- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frederick, CO
Thunder Valley Pk-8
Federal NCES profile for Thunder Valley Pk-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080537000901
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thunder Valley Pk-8 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thunder Valley Pk-8 has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thunder Valley Pk-8 ranks #5 of 5 schools in Frederick, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537000901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Thunder Valley Pk-8 held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 080537000901 · Frederick, CO Other · MID · TRAD
880 enr · 17.3:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Thunder Valley Pk-8 held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Thunder Valley Pk-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- Niwot High Sch
Niwot High School
1,509 students
- Frederick Seni
Frederick Senior High School
1,491 students
- Longmont High
Longmont High School
1,268 students
- Soaring Height
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- This school
Thunder Valley Pk-8
880 students
What this shows Thunder Valley Pk-8 reports 880 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thunder Valley Pk-8 compares
Thunder Valley 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 880 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
880
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$14,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
White 31.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Thunder Valley Pk-8 is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thunder Valley Pk-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thunder Valley Pk-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~880 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thunder Valley Pk-8
How many students attend Thunder Valley Pk-8?
Thunder Valley Pk-8 has 880 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frederick, CO. CCD year-over-year: 832 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunder Valley Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunder Valley Pk-8 is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thunder Valley Pk-8?
40.5% of students at Thunder Valley Pk-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thunder Valley Pk-8?
The largest demographic group at Thunder Valley Pk-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Frederick, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thunder Valley Pk-8?
Thunder Valley Pk-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Thunder Valley Pk-8 rank among schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Thunder Valley Pk-8 ranks #5 of 5 schools in Frederick, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Thunder Valley Pk-8, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Niwot High School (1,509 students), and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.