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#1600 of 1,815 schools in CO

John W Thimmig Elementary School

Elementary School · School District 27j · Henderson, CO

A School District 27j elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11453 OSWEGO STREET, Henderson, CO 80640

  • Math 27% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.3% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.6 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$10,854
Chronic Absenteeism38.6%

Students at John W Thimmig Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency27%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
26%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

53.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John W Thimmig 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average504/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$111,145

Median home value

$464,400

Median rent

$2,138/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Henderson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.3 mi351Compare →
Turnberry ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–51.3 mi766Compare →
Belle Creek Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.2K–81.8 mi558Compare →
Landmark Academy at ReunionCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–83.2 mi798Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

School District 27j

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#20 of 31
District spending per student
$10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

John W Thimmig Elementary School is listed in School District 27J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John W Thimmig Elementary School

John W Thimmig Elementary School is a public elementary school in Henderson, CO, part of School District 27j, serving approximately 495 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,600 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John W Thimmig Elementary School

What grades does John W Thimmig Elementary School serve?

John W Thimmig Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend John W Thimmig Elementary School?

John W Thimmig Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John W Thimmig Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at John W Thimmig Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John W Thimmig Elementary School rank in CO?

John W Thimmig Elementary School ranks #1,600 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is John W Thimmig Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

John W Thimmig Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 John W Thimmig Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John W Thimmig Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John W Thimmig Elementary School a charter school?

No, John W Thimmig Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John W Thimmig Elementary School a Title I school?

No, John W Thimmig Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John W Thimmig Elementary School?

53.5% of students at John W Thimmig 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
495
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Adams County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.6%
Area population (ZIP 80640)
14,073
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
33.8
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 80640; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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