Achieve Academy

Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

384 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Achieve Academy, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Mapleton Public Schools district, the academy is recognized for its unique educational model, which focuses on small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning. The school emphasizes a "Big Picture" philosophy, encouraging students to take ownership of their education through hands-on projects, inquiry-based learning, and the development of strong interpersonal relationships between students and staff.

The school is notable for its commitment to inclusive education and holistic student development. By moving away from traditional, rigid grade-level structures, Achieve Academy fosters an environment where students can progress at their own pace, often working in multi-age settings. This approach is supported by a strong emphasis on community involvement, teacher mentorship, and a culture of high expectations, aiming to prepare students not just academically, but as critical thinkers and active participants in their community.

384

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Achieve Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	313
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	5

Hispanic
313 (81.5 %)
White
53 (13.8 %)
Black
8 (2.1 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.3 %)

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:	Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Phone:	(303)853-1300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 46

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 42