Hunters Glen Elementary School

13222 Corona Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunters Glen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hunters Glen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hunters Glen Elementary School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Hunters Glen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunters Glen Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#831 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hunters Glen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hunters Glen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hunters Glen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hunters Glen Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hunters Glen Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hunters Glen Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hunters Glen Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Hunters Glen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hunters Glen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hunters Glen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunters Glen Elementary School's ranking?
Hunters Glen Elementary School is ranked #831 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hunters Glen Elementary School often compared to?
Hunters Glen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hulstrom Options K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hunters Glen Elementary School?
459 students attend Hunters Glen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hunters Glen Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunters Glen Elementary School?
Hunters Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hunters Glen Elementary School offer ?
Hunters Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hunters Glen Elementary School part of?
Hunters Glen Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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