Brantner Elementary School

682 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brantner Elementary School is a public school located in Thornton, Colorado, serving students within the 27J Schools district. Situated in a growing residential area, the school is known for its modern facilities and a curriculum that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." Brantner focuses on creating a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to become collaborative learners and critical thinkers, often integrating technology and hands-on activities into their daily classroom instruction.

In addition to its core academic programs, Brantner Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and character education. The school fosters a sense of partnership between staff, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to maintaining high standards and a safe, welcoming atmosphere, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, reflecting the values and growth of the surrounding Thornton community.

682

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brantner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	238
Black	11
Asian	44
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
355 (52.1 %)
Hispanic
238 (34.9 %)
Asian
44 (6.5 %)
Two or More
33 (4.8 %)
Black
11 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District 27J
Phone:	(720)685-5050
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 64

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 117