What grades does Explore Pk-8 serve?

Explore Pk-8 operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the THORNTON area.

Where is Explore Pk-8 located?

Explore Pk-8 is a urban school in THORNTON, CO.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Explore Pk-8 is 20.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in THORNTON, CO?

Schools in THORNTON include Explore Pk-8 and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the THORNTON area.

COPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Explore Pk-8 — School Profile & District Info

Primary|THORNTON, Colorado|Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

THORNTON, CO 80229

School Profile

Grades

PK–8

Enrollment

579

Student:Teacher

20.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

Econ. Disadvantaged

64.3%

Phone

(303)853-1300

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

6-9%

Chronic Absenteeism

7.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

39 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20.5:1

Worse than average in CO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

560

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

27.12

100% fully certified

Psychologists

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,482

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,958

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,199

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 39%Local 49%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$566,588

-3.2% 1yr+18.0% 5yr

Denver, CO metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.7%

Unemployment rate

10.8%

Uninsured residents

15.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

557

Current enrollment

Growing(+31% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Explore Pk-8

Explore Pk-8 currently enrolls 579 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CO.

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