- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Coronado Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coronado Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690001174
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coronado Hills Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #11 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coronado Hills Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coronado Hills Elementary School ranks #11 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Coronado Hills Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 080690001174 · Thornton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 13.7:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Coronado Hills Elementary School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Coronado Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 412
Coronado Hills Elementary School
412 students
What this shows Coronado Hills Elementary School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coronado Hills Elementary School compares
Coronado Hills Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Colorado - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
White 9.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Coronado Hills Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coronado Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coronado Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coronado Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Coronado Hills Elementary School?
Coronado Hills Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coronado Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coronado Hills Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coronado Hills Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Coronado Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coronado Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coronado Hills Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coronado Hills Elementary School?
Coronado Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coronado Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Coronado Hills Elementary School ranks #11 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Coronado Hills Elementary School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.