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Thornton Elementary School

Thornton, Colorado · Grades PreK to 5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools

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About Thornton Elementary School

Thornton Elementary School is a public school in Thornton, Colorado, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 387 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Thornton. With about 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Adams County. Families comparing options will find 90 other schools within 5 miles. Adams 12 Five Star Schools runs 51 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	900 Eppinger Boulevard, Thornton, CO 80229
Phone	(720) 972-5660
School district	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	387
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28
Students per teacher	13.8
Charter school	No
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 080690001191). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Thornton Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Thornton · 0.2 mi Thornton High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Thornton · 0.3 mi New America School - ThorntonCharter · Grades 9 to 12Thornton · 0.4 mi Achieve AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 8Thornton · 0.7 mi York InternationalPublic · Grades K to 12Thornton · 0.9 mi McElwain Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Thornton · 0.9 mi North Mor Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Northglenn, CO · 0.9 mi North Valley School for Young AdultsPublic · Grades 9 to 12Thornton · 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 Thornton Elementary School serve?

Thornton Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Thornton Elementary School?

Thornton Elementary School reported 387 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornton Elementary School?

About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 387 students and 28 teachers in federal data.

Is Thornton Elementary School a public or charter school?

Thornton Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Thornton Elementary School in?

Thornton Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/co/adams-12-five-star-schools/

Where is Thornton Elementary School located?

Thornton Elementary School is at 900 Eppinger Boulevard, Thornton, CO 80229. The phone number is (720) 972-5660.

How many other schools are near Thornton Elementary School?

There are 90 other schools within 5 miles of Thornton Elementary School in our directory.