Serving 794 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thunder Vista P-8 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thunder Vista P-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thunder Vista P-8's student population of 794 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
794 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thunder Vista P-8 ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thunder Vista P-8 is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thunder Vista P-8's ranking?
Thunder Vista P-8 is ranked #204 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Thunder Vista P-8 often compared to?
Thunder Vista P-8is often viewed alongside schools like Prospect Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Thunder Vista P-8?
794 students attend Thunder Vista P-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Thunder Vista P-8 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thunder Vista P-8?
Thunder Vista P-8 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thunder Vista P-8 offer ?
Thunder Vista P-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Thunder Vista P-8 part of?
Thunder Vista P-8 is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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