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Thunder Valley PK-8

555 8TH STREET, FREDERICK, CO 80530St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
832
Students
Total enrolled
$14,058
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 832 students in grades PK–08 in FREDERICK, Colorado.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,058 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Thunder Valley PK-8 is a large elementary in FREDERICK, Colorado, serving grades PK–08 with 832 students. The district invests $14,058 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Thunder Valley PK-8

832
Total Students
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
57%
Free Lunch
52
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution439 male · 393 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility57%
National avg 52% · 476 students
Student Composition
35%
58%
Asian2%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino58%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080537000901

Academic Outcomes at Thunder Valley PK-8

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 13th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80530

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,058Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,058
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,185
Student Support$2,671
Administration$1,687
Operations$2,109
Other$1,406
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,058 spent per student, an estimated $6,227 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
54%
State government
36.6%
Local (property tax)
54.1%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Soaring Heights PK-8Mead Elementary SchoolTimberline PK-8Flagstaff Charter Academy
+12 more
↓
Middle
Coal Ridge Middle SchoolAltona Middle SchoolErie Middle SchoolWestview Middle School
+2 more
↓
High School
Erie High SchoolFrederick Senior High SchoolNiwot High SchoolSkyline High School
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyWeld County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSt. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J →
Phone: (303)833-2456
NCES ID: 080537000901
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in FREDERICK seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
High
Erie High School
1,754 students · 09–12
● 56 opp11% FRL
High
Frederick Senior High School
1,412 students · 09–12
● 43 opp34% FRL
High
Niwot High School
1,355 students · 09–12
● 48 opp26% FRL
High
Skyline High School
1,354 students · 09–12
● 43 opp62% FRL
High
Longmont High School
1,262 students · 09–12
● 43 opp44% FRL
High
Silver Creek High School
1,250 students · 09–12
● 48 opp21% FRL
Elem
Soaring Heights PK-8
1,242 students · PK–08
● 56 opp9% FRL
High
Mead High School
1,119 students · 09–12
● 43 opp25% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
555 8TH STREET, FREDERICK, CO 80530
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.