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#1692 of 1,815 schools in CO
Thunder Valley Pk-8
Elementary School · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Frederick, CO
A St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 8TH STREET, Frederick, CO 80530
- Math 16% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thunder Valley Pk-8 score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 39 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thunder Valley Pk-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated713/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frederick), 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
$120,172
Median home value
$449,200
Median rent
$2,182/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
93.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80530; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spark! Discovery PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 0.1 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Legacy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Carbon Valley AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Kenneth Homyak Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 3.2 mi | 301 | Compare → |
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.
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #53 of 54
- District spending per student
- $14,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thunder Valley Pk-8 is listed in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thunder Valley Pk-8
Thunder Valley Pk-8 is a public elementary school in Frederick, CO, part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, serving approximately 857 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,692 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thunder Valley Pk-8
What grades does Thunder Valley Pk-8 serve?
Thunder Valley Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Thunder Valley Pk-8?
Thunder Valley Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 857 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunder Valley Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunder Valley Pk-8 is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thunder Valley Pk-8 rank in CO?
Thunder Valley Pk-8 ranks #1,692 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Thunder Valley Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Thunder Valley Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Thunder Valley Pk-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thunder Valley Pk-8 has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thunder Valley Pk-8 a charter school?
No, Thunder Valley Pk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thunder Valley Pk-8 a Title I school?
No, Thunder Valley Pk-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thunder Valley Pk-8?
57.1% of students at Thunder Valley Pk-8 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 857
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (303) 833-2456
- Area population (ZIP 80530)
- 6,097
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 80530; 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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