Thornton Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 484 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 896th out of 938 elementary schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 900 Eppinger Boulevard, Thornton, CO 80229
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,129
- Graduation Rate: 75.9%
- Dropout Rate: 6.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 20.2
- Enrolled Students: 41,949
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 484
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 30.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.9
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 243 (50.2%)
- Females: 241 (49.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 44 (9.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 362 (74.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 406 (83.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 1.0% |
| Black | 13 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 29 | 6.0% |
| Hispanic | 341 | 70.5% |
| White | 96 | 19.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 70 | 14.5% |
| 1st Grade | 87 | 18.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 82 | 16.9% |
| 3rd Grade | 83 | 17.1% |
| 4th Grade | 87 | 18.0% |
| 5th Grade | 75 | 15.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 47%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:53%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $45,635
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,584 | 37% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,498 | 63% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Overall Rating: 5
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