Tarver Elementary School

3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tarver 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 33% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Tarver Elementary School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Tarver 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 Tarver Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than 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)
#807 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tarver Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tarver 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.
44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tarver 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
19:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tarver Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Tarver Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
36%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tarver 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 Tarver Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tarver Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Tarver 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
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tarver 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
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tarver 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 Tarver Elementary School's ranking?
Tarver Elementary School is ranked #807 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Tarver Elementary School often compared to?
Tarver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Peak Elementary School, Prairie Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Tarver Elementary School?
484 students attend Tarver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tarver Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarver Elementary School?
Tarver Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tarver Elementary School offer ?
Tarver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tarver Elementary School part of?
Tarver 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: 484 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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