Explore Pk-8

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

556 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Explore Elementary, located on Poze Boulevard in Thornton, Colorado, is a public school operating within the Mapleton Public Schools district. As part of a district known for its commitment to personalized learning and small-school environments, Explore Elementary focuses on fostering academic growth while maintaining a supportive and inclusive culture. The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to prepare children for success by integrating foundational academics with social-emotional development.

The school is notable for being part of the Mapleton district’s "small-by-design" philosophy, which seeks to create tight-knit communities where educators can build strong relationships with students and their families. By utilizing inquiry-based instruction and flexible learning spaces, Explore Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of every learner. Its location in Thornton positions it as a key community hub, dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities for the local student population in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

556

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Explore Pk-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	366
Black	8
Asian	20
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
366 (65.8 %)
White
133 (23.9 %)
Two or More
26 (4.7 %)
Asian
20 (3.6 %)
Black
8 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 59

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Explore Pk-8
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	59
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	54
Grade 6	54
Grade 7	58
Grade 8	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Explore Pk-8
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	263	47.3%
Male	293	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)