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#1280 of 1,815 schools in CO
Hunters Glen Elementary School
Elementary School · Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Thornton, CO
An Adams 12 Five Star Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13222 CORONA STREET, Thornton, CO 80241
- Math 37% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hunters Glen Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hunters Glen Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,129/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thornton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,553
Median home value
$502,300
Median rent
$2,036/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose School of ThorntonPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Westgate Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Eastlake Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Tarver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 465 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #28 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hunters Glen Elementary School is listed in Adams 12 Five Star Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hunters Glen Elementary School
Hunters Glen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Thornton, CO, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,280 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hunters Glen Elementary School
What grades does Hunters Glen Elementary School serve?
Hunters Glen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hunters Glen Elementary School?
Hunters Glen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunters Glen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunters Glen Elementary School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hunters Glen Elementary School rank in CO?
Hunters Glen Elementary School ranks #1,280 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Hunters Glen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hunters Glen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hunters Glen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hunters Glen Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hunters Glen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hunters Glen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hunters Glen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hunters Glen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hunters Glen Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Hunters Glen Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (720) 972-5440
- Area population (ZIP 80241)
- 33,393
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80241; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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