Explore Pk-8
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Thornton, Colorado 80229 · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
#808 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#42824 of 50,301 nationally
About Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8 is a public elementary located in Thornton, in the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 557 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 808th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 557.
There are 36 schools in Thornton; Explore Pk-8 ranks 19th of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Explore Pk-8 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Explore Pk-8
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Leroy Elementary
Northglenn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students · 1.2 km away
York International
Thornton · Public other · Grades K–12
776 students · 1.9 km away
Northglenn Middle School
Northglenn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students · 2.0 km away
The Studio School
Northglenn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students · 2.2 km away
Preschool on Poze
Thornton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
193 students · 2.2 km away
Achieve Academy
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
370 students · 2.3 km away
Thornton Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students · 2.4 km away
Thornton Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students · 2.5 km away
Stukey Elementary School
Northglenn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students · 2.6 km away
Thornton High School
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,439 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Fox Hollow Elementary School
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555 students
Sabin World School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
Challenge School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
560 students
Northridge Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
560 students
Gunnison Elementary School
Gunnison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
560 students
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
553 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Explore Pk-8 a good school?
Explore Pk-8 has a Success Index (US) of 23.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #808 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Explore Pk-8 rank in Colorado?
Explore Pk-8 ranks #808 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #42824 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Explore Pk-8?
Explore Pk-8 had 557 students in 2025.
Is Explore Pk-8 a elementary school or a high school?
Explore Pk-8 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Explore Pk-8?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Explore Pk-8; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.