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School Stats
Student Enrollment: 
446
White: 
25.34%
Hispanic: 
69.06%
African American: 
0.67%
Asian: 
3.14%
Native American: 
0.9%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 
0%
Two or More Ethnicities: 
0.9%
Percent of Students on free and reduced lunch: 
86.32%
Percent of teachers with advanced degrees: 
53.13%
Average years teaching experience: 
7.91
2010 October Count
Contact Information
Address: 
991 Eppinger Blvd
Thornton, CO 80229-3517 US
Office Phone: 
720-972-5660
Attendance Phone: 
720-972-5678
Fax: 
720-972-5679
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School Hours
School Hours: 
7:45 am - 2:30 pm
Early Release Day: 
Wednesday
Early Release Time: 
1:15 pm
Registration
Kindergarten Registration: 

2012-13 School Year

Title Full-Day
January 30 - First school day in August

Please contact the school for further registration information.

General Registration: 

Here's how the enrollment process for the Five Star District works:

  • Step 1:  Check your address on our boundary locator to determine which school your student will attend. Our locator is online at
                           http://www.adams12.org/en/boundary_locator.
  • Step 2:  Pick up an enrollment packet at one of our school locations or download the forms from our website. You will need only one Household Information Packet and individual Student Information Packets for each student. 
  • Step 3:  Complete your forms and gather the necessary documentation.  Documentation includes: Parent/Guardian Photo ID; Child’s Birth Certificate; Proof of Residency; Immunization Records; and prior school records.
  • Step 4:  Take your completed enrollment forms and all required documentation to your student’s school.

For additional information on our enrollment process, click here.

School Resources
Supply List
Boundary Map: 
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thornton_es.pdf
SchoolVIEW: 
The Colorado Department of Education's new Web site enables users to gauge school performance, access student data and learn about student achievement efforts.
Principal
Principal: 
David Edinger
Assistant Principal: 
Christa Wilson
2008 Bond & Mill Info
Original Construction Date: 
1976
Total Gross Square Footage: 
48,134sq. ft.
Student Enrollment: 
495
School Construction Budget: 
$267,878
Estimated Timeframe for Completion: 
08/2011
Enrollment As Of: 
2007
School Repairs: 
Replace selected doors and hardware. Replace selected interior finishes that have exceeded their useful life. Replace selected exterior railings. Replace water line main from street to building. Replace irrigation system controls.
Student Safety: 
Install electronic card access control. Install automatic lockout system for emergencies. Provide visitor and volunteer tracking software. Install video phone and buzzer at main entrance. Install security cameras and digital video recorder.
Classroom Technology: 
Replace obsolete computer systems and upgrade network infrastructure as necessary.
2004 Bond Info
Original Construction Date: 
1976
Total Gross Square Footage: 
48,134sq. ft.
Student Enrollment: 
547
Total Investment: 
$2,686,936
Project Status: 

Construction began at Thornton Elementary School in March 2005 on the new air conditioning system and the improvements to classrooms and interior space. Renovation work and playground improvements were completed on August 16, 2005.

Project Upgrades: 

The intercom system needs replaced and has been included in work due to safety concerns. Additional upgrades include the expansion of staff restrooms and the relocation of the art room to provide better program opportunities. Telecommunications and data service is being provided to all classrooms.

Work Planned: 

Playgrounds:
Improve playgrounds, eliminating worn-out or hazardous equipment, and providing access to students with disabilities.

Air Conditioning:
Added air conditioning.

Improve Classrooms and Interior Space:
Walls were painted in most instructional areas, corridors, and office spaces. Carpet and tile more than 15 years old was replaced. Vinyl flooring and vinyl clad walls were replaced or resurfaced. Ceiling tile which was stained, mismatched or damaged was replaced. Cabinets, countertops, room doors and hardware were repaired or replaced as necessary. Restroom areas were renovated as needed. New tack strips and white boards were installed.

Information Technology:
Upgrade network wiring for computers, as necessary. Replace obsolete networking equipment.

Mechanical/Electrical:
Upgrade and repair heating and air circulation equipment. Upgrade electrical as necessary to meet current standards.

Exterior Site Work and Repair:
Repair exterior sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots.