- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Hunters Glen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hunters Glen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690001419
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunters Glen Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunters Glen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Glen Elementary School ranks #5 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hunters Glen Elementary School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080690001419 · Thornton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 20.5:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Hunters Glen Elementary School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Hunters Glen 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 491
Hunters Glen Elementary School
491 students
What this shows Hunters Glen Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunters Glen Elementary School compares
Hunters Glen 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% 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.
Engagement
21.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
White 42.0%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 5.1%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Hunters Glen Elementary School is more 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 Hunters Glen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunters Glen 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hunters Glen Elementary School
How many students attend Hunters Glen Elementary School?
Hunters Glen Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunters Glen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunters Glen Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 23% 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 Hunters Glen Elementary School?
34.6% of students at Hunters Glen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunters Glen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hunters Glen Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunters Glen Elementary School?
Hunters Glen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hunters Glen Elementary School rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunters Glen Elementary School ranks #5 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 Hunters Glen 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.