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Discovery Magnet School

Thornton, Colorado · Grades K to 8 · School District 27J

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About Discovery Magnet School

Discovery Magnet School serves kindergarten through grade 8 as a public school in Thornton, Colorado. Enrollment was 692 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Thornton. With about 36.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 19 students per teacher. School District 27J runs 30 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 33 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Adams County.

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School facts

Address	4949 E. 147th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602
Phone	(303) 655-6260
School district	School District 27J
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	692
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36.4
Students per teacher	19
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Adams County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080258006875). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Horizon High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brighton, CO · 1.3 mi Prairie Hills Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Thornton · 1.4 mi Silver Creek ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Thornton · 1.5 mi Rocky Top Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Thornton · 1.7 mi Ascent Classical Academy of Northern DenverCharter · Grades K to 8Brighton, CO · 1.8 mi Eagleview Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Thornton · 1.8 mi Tarver Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Thornton · 2.1 mi Frassati Catholic AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Thornton · 2.1 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Discovery Magnet School serve?

Discovery Magnet School serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Discovery Magnet School?

Discovery Magnet School reported 692 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Magnet School?

About 19 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 692 students and 36.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Discovery Magnet School a public or charter school?

Discovery Magnet School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Discovery Magnet School in?

Discovery Magnet School is part of School District 27J. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/school-district-27j/

Where is Discovery Magnet School located?

Discovery Magnet School is at 4949 E. 147th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602. The phone number is (303) 655-6260.

How many other schools are near Discovery Magnet School?

There are 33 other schools within 5 miles of Discovery Magnet School in our directory.