Brantner Elementary School

Summary:

Brantner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Thornton, Colorado, serving 682 students in grades PK-5 and part of the School District 27J. Brantner stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and fluctuating school rankings and ratings.

Brantner Elementary has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (34.9%) and Asian (6.45%) students. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on CMAS tests, with 5th-grade students particularly excelling in English Language Arts (48.3% proficient) and Math (43.2% proficient). However, the school's overall statewide ranking has varied, ranging from 160th out of 929 Colorado elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 533rd out of 943 in the current 2023-2024 school year, and its SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 4 and 2 stars.

Brantner's performance is noteworthy when compared to nearby schools. It outperforms Henderson Elementary, which has significantly lower proficiency rates, and is comparable to West Ridge Elementary, located less than a mile away. Brantner's diverse student population and increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.55%) also warrant further investigation to ensure continued academic success for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7800 E. 133rd Avenue
       Thornton, CO  80602-8471


(720) 685-5050

District: School District 27J

SchoolDigger Rank:
533rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,467 Help


Students who attend Brantner Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Rodger Quist Middle School
High:    Riverdale Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  682

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.1%
Hispanic:
34.9%
Asian:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brantner Elementary School ranks worse than 56.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the School District 27J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Brantner Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District 27J.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brantner Elementary School is $11,467. 10 elementary schools in the School District 27J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brantner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brantner Elementary School 533rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Brantner Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School District 27J:

SchoolDigger ranks School District 27J 82nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brantner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Brantner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 63.80 300th 938 68.0%
2016 53.37 386th 914 57.8%
2017 79.92 160th 929 82.8%
2018 72.15 223rd 917 75.7%
2019 55.78 395th 965 59.1%
2021 66.01 253rd 710 64.4%
2022 77.66 188th 921 79.6%
2023 64.69 299th 933 68.0%
2024 39.27 533rd 943 43.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brantner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.02 89th 265 66.4%
2024 29.07 275th 365 24.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Brantner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.36 185th 690 73.2%
2019 52.89 323rd 758 57.4%
2021 58.23 176th 351 49.9%
2022 68.98 168th 595 71.8%
2023 54.70 275th 642 57.2%
2024 26.86 501st 684 26.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Brantner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.19 234th 693 66.2%
2019 46.74 372nd 764 51.3%
2021 51.76 205th 352 41.8%
2022 70.11 167th 594 71.9%
2023 56.57 265th 649 59.2%
2024 34.66 426th 683 37.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brantner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.22 93rd 270 65.6%
2021 77.16 7th 30 76.7%
2022 77.90 19th 153 87.6%
2023 61.49 65th 197 67.0%
2024 40.10 141st 242 41.7%
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Rank History for White students at Brantner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.06 143rd 337 57.6%
2019 35.72 394th 596 33.9%
2021 47.94 177th 288 38.5%
2022 64.93 160th 454 64.8%
2023 50.08 262nd 525 50.1%
2024 23.75 447th 539 17.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Brantner Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 182 2 12 58 4 0 10 0 268
2014 244 6 16 71 1 2 5 0 345
2015 258 1 18 68 1 2 11 0 359
2016 273 2 19 72 1 0 20 0 387
2017 322 5 27 113 5 0 21 0 493
2018 368 8 40 130 4 0 25 0 575
2019 403 10 39 169 2 0 24 0 647
2020 413 7 50 195 2 0 26 0 693
2021 404 7 43 188 2 0 26 0 670
2022 402 6 45 212 2 0 31 0 698
2023 355 11 44 238 1 0 33 0 682

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brantner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 268 14.5 18.4 16.8
2014 345 16.1 21.3 16.2
2015 359 19.0 18.8 12.5
2016 387 20.0 19.3 11.6
2017 493 19.8 24.8 14.4
2018 575 20.8 27.5 13.6
2019 647 30.0 21.5 15.3
2020 693 32.1 21.5 14.9
2021 670 35.2 18.9 14.2
2022 698 34.9 19.9 17.6
2023 682 36.9 18.4 21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brantner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 268 14.5 18.4 16.8
2014 345 16.1 21.3 16.2
2015 359 19.0 18.8 12.5
2016 387 20.0 19.3 11.6
2017 493 19.8 24.8 14.4
2018 575 20.8 27.5 13.6
2019 647 30.0 21.5 15.3
2020 693 32.1 21.5 14.9
2021 670 35.2 18.9 14.2
2022 698 34.9 19.9 17.6
2023 682 36.9 18.4 21.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brantner Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,443
2020 $8,886
2021 $9,780
2022 $10,040
2023 $11,467

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brantner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 395th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 299th of 933 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brantner Elementary School)52.739.6
 13.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)39.430.5
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Brantner Elementary School)54.940.2
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Math (School District 27J)4033.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brantner Elementary School)47.461.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)41.437.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Brantner Elementary School)29.553.3
 23.8%
   4th Grade Math (School District 27J)28.924.6
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Brantner Elementary School)30.737.8
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (School District 27J)29.524.1
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brantner Elementary School)44.352.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)45.337
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Brantner Elementary School)45.548.6
 3.1%
   5th Grade Math (School District 27J)34.129.1
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Brantner Elementary School)48.251.6
 3.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District 27J)38.232
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Brantner Elementary School)43.147.6
 4.5%
   All Grades Math (School District 27J)2822.6
 5.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students647682
 5.4%
African American1011
 10%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian3944
 12.8%
Hispanic169238
 40.8%
Pacific Islander00
White403355
 11.9%
Two or More Races2433
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.3%21.6%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brantner Elementary School

Brantner Elementary School ranks 533rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Brantner Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rodger Quist Middle School
High : Riverdale Ridge High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 682 students attended Brantner Elementary School.

Students at Brantner Elementary School are 52% White, 35% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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