- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Explore Pk-8
Federal NCES profile for Explore Pk-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080555002007
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Explore Pk-8 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #7 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Explore Pk-8 has class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Explore Pk-8 ranks #7 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555002007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Explore Pk-8 held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 080555002007 · Thornton, CO Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 20.6:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Explore Pk-8 held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.4 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Explore Pk-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- This school
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- Monterey Commu
Monterey Community School
440 students
- Clayton Partne
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- Adventure Elem
Adventure Elementary
429 students
What this shows Explore Pk-8 reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Explore Pk-8 compares
Explore Pk-8 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 15% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Colorado - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,482
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
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
White 19.4%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Explore Pk-8 is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Explore Pk-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adventure Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Explore Pk-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Explore Pk-8
How many students attend Explore Pk-8?
Explore Pk-8 has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Pk-8 is 20.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Explore Pk-8?
44.2% of students at Explore Pk-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Explore Pk-8?
The largest demographic group at Explore Pk-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explore Pk-8?
Explore Pk-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Explore Pk-8 rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Explore Pk-8 ranks #7 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 Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Explore Pk-8, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Trailside Academy (492 students), and Monterey Community School (440 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.