Prairie Hills Elementary School

prairie.adams12.org

449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Prairie Hills Elementary School, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a public school serving students in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Prairie Hills seeks to prepare its diverse student body for future success through a curriculum that balances core subjects with social-emotional development.

The school is known for its strong partnership with families and the surrounding Thornton community, often encouraging parent involvement to enhance the educational experience. With a focus on modern pedagogical strategies and a dedicated teaching staff, Prairie Hills aims to provide a safe, nurturing space where students are encouraged to think critically, collaborate with peers, and reach their full potential within a structured and encouraging atmosphere.

449

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	97
Black	5
Asian	53
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
264 (58.8 %)
Hispanic
97 (21.6 %)
Asian
53 (11.8 %)
Two or More
29 (6.5 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-8780
Website:	http://prairie.adams12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 63

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairie Hills Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairie Hills Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	213	47.4%
Male	236	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)