Stellar Elementary School

3901 EAST 124TH AVENUE
THORNTON, CO 80241

stellar.adams12.org

406 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Stellar Elementary School, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a public school serving the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. It is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. The school places a high priority on building a strong community partnership, encouraging active involvement from families and the local neighborhood to enhance the overall student experience.

Academically, Stellar Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for future success through core instruction and specialized programming. The school’s approach typically balances rigorous academic standards with initiatives designed to build character and critical thinking skills. By utilizing the resources of the Adams 12 district, the school aims to provide modern educational opportunities and a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

406

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stellar Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	217
Black	11
Asian	23
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Hispanic
217 (53.4 %)
White
126 (31.0 %)
Two or More
28 (6.9 %)
Asian
23 (5.7 %)
Black
11 (2.7 %)
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:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-2340
Website:	http://stellar.adams12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 66

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stellar Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stellar Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	207	51%
Male	199	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)