Thornton Elementary School

900 EPPINGER BOULEVARD
THORNTON, CO 80229

thorntone.adams12.org

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thornton Elementary School, located at 900 Eppinger Boulevard in Thornton, Colorado, is a dedicated educational institution serving the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing strong social and emotional foundations. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

As a community-centered school, Thornton Elementary places a high priority on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s official website provides resources for parents and community members to stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Through its focus on personalized learning and a culture of belonging, Thornton Elementary aims to empower every student to reach their full potential within a safe and engaging educational setting.

391

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thornton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	295
Black	10
Asian	21
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Hispanic
295 (75.4 %)
White
52 (13.3 %)
Asian
21 (5.4 %)
Two or More
11 (2.8 %)
Black
10 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-5660
Website:	http://thorntone.adams12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
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 52

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 57