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Explore Pk-8

Thornton, Colorado · Grades PreK to 8 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

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About Explore Pk-8

Located in Thornton, Colorado, Explore Pk-8 is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 557 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Thornton. There are about 19.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (28.2 teachers in all). Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. It is one of 18 schools in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Adams County. There are 90 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	10310 York St, Thornton, CO 80229
Phone	(303) 853-1300
School district	Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	557
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28.2
Students per teacher	19.8
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Adams County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 080555002007). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Leroy ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Northglenn, CO · 0.8 mi York InternationalPublic · Grades K to 12Thornton · 1.2 mi Northglenn Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Northglenn, CO · 1.2 mi The Studio SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Northglenn, CO · 1.4 mi Achieve AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 8Thornton · 1.4 mi Thornton Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Thornton · 1.5 mi Thornton Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Thornton · 1.5 mi Stukey Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Northglenn, CO · 1.6 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 Explore Pk-8 serve?

Explore Pk-8 serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Explore Pk-8?

Explore Pk-8 reported 557 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Pk-8?

About 19.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 557 students and 28.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Explore Pk-8 a public or charter school?

Explore Pk-8 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Explore Pk-8 in?

Explore Pk-8 is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/mapleton-school-district-no-1-in-the-county-of-adams-st/

Where is Explore Pk-8 located?

Explore Pk-8 is at 10310 York St, Thornton, CO 80229. The phone number is (303) 853-1300.

How many other schools are near Explore Pk-8?

There are 90 other schools within 5 miles of Explore Pk-8 in our directory.