Adams12 Five Star Preschool

1500 EAST 128TH AVENUE
THORNTON, CO 80241

48 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Adams 12 Five Star Preschool, located at 1500 East 128th Avenue in Thornton, Colorado, is a core component of the Adams 12 Five Star School District’s commitment to early childhood education. The program is designed to provide a high-quality, inclusive learning environment that prepares young children for the transition into kindergarten. By utilizing evidence-based curriculum standards, the school focuses on the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of its students, ensuring they build a strong foundation for future academic success.

The preschool serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its experienced staff who specialize in early childhood pedagogy. The facility is equipped to support various developmental needs, offering structured play-based learning, literacy and numeracy readiness, and opportunities for social interaction. As part of a larger public school district, the program benefits from integrated resources, strong safety standards, and a focus on community engagement, making it a reliable and accessible option for families in the Thornton area seeking a supportive educational start for their children.

Total Students

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Full-Time Teachers

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Student/Teacher Ratio

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Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adams12 Five Star Preschool
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
23 (47.9 %)
White
20 (41.7 %)
Asian
2 (4.2 %)
Two or More
2 (4.2 %)
Black
1 (2.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-6001
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 48