Brantner Elementary School

Q: Is Brantner Elementary School a good school?

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

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:
533^rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,467

Students who attend Brantner Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 551

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.5%

Hispanic:

37.9%

Asian:

7.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brantner Elementary School ranks worse than 56.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the School District 27J. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.27. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.5%), Hispanic (37.9%), Asian (7.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brantner Elementary School is 17.2, which is the 8^th best among 17 elementary schools in the School District 27J. (See more...)

Compare Brantner Elementary School employs 31.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 533^rd 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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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

School District 27J:

SchoolDigger ranks School District 27J 82^nd 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
2015	63.80	300^th	938	68.0%
2016	53.37	386^th	914	57.8%
2017	79.92	160^th	929	82.8%
2018	72.15	223^rd	917	75.7%
2019	55.78	395^th	965	59.1%
2021	66.01	253^rd	710	64.4%
2022	77.66	188^th	921	79.6%
2023	64.69	299^th	933	68.0%
2024	39.27	533^rd	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	89^th	265	66.4%
2024	29.07	275^th	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
2018	69.36	185^th	690	73.2%
2019	52.89	323^rd	758	57.4%
2021	58.23	176^th	351	49.9%
2022	68.98	168^th	595	71.8%
2023	54.70	275^th	642	57.2%
2024	26.86	501^st	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
2018	59.19	234^th	693	66.2%
2019	46.74	372^nd	764	51.3%
2021	51.76	205^th	352	41.8%
2022	70.11	167^th	594	71.9%
2023	56.57	265^th	649	59.2%
2024	34.66	426^th	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
2019	55.22	93^rd	270	65.6%
2021	77.16	7^th	30	76.7%
2022	77.90	19^th	153	87.6%
2023	61.49	65^th	197	67.0%
2024	40.10	141^st	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
2018	55.06	143^rd	337	57.6%
2019	35.72	394^th	596	33.9%
2021	47.94	177^th	288	38.5%
2022	64.93	160^th	454	64.8%
2023	50.08	262^nd	525	50.1%
2024	23.75	447^th	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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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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	Total
2013	182	2	12	58	4	0	10	268
2014	244	6	16	71	1	2	5	345
2015	258	1	18	68	1	2	11	359
2016	273	2	19	72	1	0	20	387
2017	322	5	27	113	5	0	21	493
2018	368	8	40	130	4	0	25	575
2019	403	10	39	169	2	0	24	647
2020	413	7	50	195	2	0	26	693
2021	404	7	43	188	2	0	26	670
2022	402	6	45	212	2	0	31	698
2023	355	11	44	238	1	0	33	682
2024	267	10	42	209	3	1	19	551

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
2024	551	31.9	17.2	36.8

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
2024	551	31.9	17.2	36.8

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

Year	Total 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 395^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 299^th 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)	52.7	39.6	13.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)	39.4	30.5	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Brantner Elementary School)	54.9	40.2	14.7%
3rd Grade Math (School District 27J)	40	33.8	6.2%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brantner Elementary School)	47.4	61.7	14.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)	41.4	37.3	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Brantner Elementary School)	29.5	53.3	23.8%
4th Grade Math (School District 27J)	28.9	24.6	4.3%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Brantner Elementary School)	30.7	37.8	7.1%
5th Grade Science (School District 27J)	29.5	24.1	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brantner Elementary School)	44.3	52.2	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School District 27J)	45.3	37	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Brantner Elementary School)	45.5	48.6	3.1%
5th Grade Math (School District 27J)	34.1	29.1	5%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Brantner Elementary School)	48.2	51.6	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District 27J)	38.2	32	6.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Brantner Elementary School)	43.1	47.6	4.5%
All Grades Math (School District 27J)	28	22.6	5.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	647	682	5.4%
African American	10	11	10%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	39	44	12.8%
Hispanic	169	238	40.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	403	355	11.9%
Two or More Races	24	33	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.3%	21.6%	6.3%

Schools Near Brantner Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Brantner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 E. 133rd Avenue	Thornton	80602	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(720) 685-5050	551	32	17.2	36.8%	267 (48.5%)	10 (1.8%)	209 (37.9%)	42 (7.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.4%)	39.3	533^rd of 943 public elementary schools	43.5%		64.7	299^th of 933 public elementary schools	68.0%	234	26.5	32.5	48.3				35.6	26.5	38.3	43.2				35.6	31.8	$11,467
West Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13102 Monaco Street	Thornton	80602	Adams County	School District 27J	No	No	No	No	(720) 685-5300	715	42	16.9	37.8%	333 (46.6%)	11 (1.5%)	239 (33.4%)	85 (11.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (5.9%)	52.6	428^th of 943 public elementary schools	54.6%		55.9	381^st of 933 public elementary schools	59.2%	47	54.6	47.2	38.5				46.5	60.4	38.9	31.3				43.2	27.2	$12,319
Bright Horizons Preschool	Public	PK	5321 E 136th Ave	Thornton	80602	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-8760	33	0	30.0		15 (45.5%)	2 (6.1%)	10 (30.3%)	4 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.1%)								(n/a)																$4,317
Eagleview Elementary School	Public	K-5	4601 Summit Grove Parkway	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-5760	468	28	17.0	40.2%	236 (50.4%)	9 (1.9%)	155 (33.1%)	39 (8.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.3%)	46.8	474^th of 943 public elementary schools	49.7%		58	363^rd of 933 public elementary schools	61.1%	111	33.8	50.8	46.6				43.1	26.3	43.1	40.5				36.1	36.0	$14,974
Glacier Peak Elementary School	Public	K-5	12060 Jasmine Street	Brighton	80605	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-5940	453	29	15.8	47.9%	190 (41.9%)	6 (1.3%)	203 (44.8%)	32 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	38	542^nd of 943 public elementary schools	42.5%		39.5	527^th of 933 public elementary schools	43.5%	15	29.3	45.1	47.0				41.0	14.1	34.7	29.9				26.7	32.8	$14,580
Skyview Elementary School	Public	K-5	5021 East 123rd Avenue	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-5620	356	24	15.1	60.4%	134 (37.6%)	12 (3.4%)	172 (48.3%)	17 (4.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	31.4	600^th of 943 public elementary schools	36.4%		28.7	617^th of 933 public elementary schools	33.9%	17	40.0	23.2	34.8				32.6	27.5	19.3	31.8				26.4	36.4	$17,901
Discovery Magnet School	Public	K-8	4949 E. 147th Ave.	Thornton	80602	Adams County	School District 27J	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(303) 655-6260	623	32	19.4	22.2%	366 (58.7%)	12 (1.9%)	190 (30.5%)	31 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)	59.8	370^th of 943 public elementary schools	60.8%					(n/a)	42.9	61.1	50.6	50.0	70.5	42.1	53.1	40.0	40.3	51.3	24.3	52.3	36.8	40.7	48.7
Prairie Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	13801 Garfield Place	Thornton	80602	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-8780	416	23	18.0	31.3%	244 (58.7%)	3 (0.7%)	97 (23.3%)	42 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (7.0%)	67.2	293^rd of 943 public elementary schools	68.9%		70.7	240^th of 933 public elementary schools	74.3%	53	42.6	54.2	62.0				53.5	36.2	43.4	55.0				45.3	55.0	$15,151
Stellar Elementary School	Public	K-5	3901 East 124th Avenue	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-2340	432	24	18.0	64.8%	129 (29.9%)	6 (1.4%)	251 (58.1%)	26 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)	40.6	520^th of 943 public elementary schools	44.9%		36.3	548^th of 933 public elementary schools	41.3%	28	36.8	35.0	42.9				38.4	34.8	33.9	29.0				32.5	39.7	$15,800
Tarver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3500 Summit Grove Parkway	Thornton	80241	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-5640	465	26	17.8	37.2%	224 (48.2%)	6 (1.3%)	155 (33.3%)	36 (7.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.4%)	50.3	446^th of 943 public elementary schools	52.7%		43.1	491^st of 933 public elementary schools	47.4%	45	34.4	29.1	46.4				36.6	47.5	46.3	38.2				44.1	44.6	$15,787

Frequently Asked Questions about Brantner Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Brantner Elementary School?

Students at Brantner Elementary School are 48% White, 38% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Brantner Elementary School attend?

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

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

How many students attend Brantner Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 551 students attended Brantner Elementary School.

Is Brantner Elementary School a good school?

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

What district is Brantner Elementary School in?

School District 27J

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