Thunder Vista P-8

Summary:

Thunder Vista P-8 is a high-performing public elementary and middle school in Broomfield, Colorado, serving 794 students from preschool through 8th grade as part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Colorado, with exceptional academic performance that far exceeds district and state averages on standardized tests.

Thunder Vista P-8 stands out for its diverse student population, with 72.92% White, 12.59% Hispanic, 8.06% Asian, and 5.92% two or more races. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Alicia Sanchez International School and Centennial Elementary School, which have larger percentages of White and Hispanic students. Additionally, Thunder Vista P-8 has a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at only 5.54%, compared to the nearby schools that have much higher rates of economically disadvantaged students.

The school's consistently high academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and diverse student population suggest that Thunder Vista P-8 is providing an exceptional and equitable educational experience for its students. While nearby schools like Alicia Sanchez International School and Centennial Elementary School have lower academic performance and serve a larger proportion of economically disadvantaged students, Thunder Vista P-8 stands out as a model of educational excellence in the Broomfield area.

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Public PK, KG-8

 3461 Preble Creek Parkway
       Broomfield, CO  80023-8096


(720) 972-2900

District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,171 Help


Students who attend Thunder Vista P-8 usually attend:

High:    Legacy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  775

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
13.0%
Asian:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thunder Vista P-8 ranks better than 89.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 4th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thunder Vista P-8 ranks better than 82.7% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.37. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 Thunder Vista P-8 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (13%), Asian (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thunder Vista P-8 is 18.2. 32 elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thunder Vista P-8 is $14,171. 33 elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thunder Vista P-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Thunder Vista P-8 99th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Thunder Vista P-8 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Thunder Vista P-8 84th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Thunder Vista P-8 in the ranking list.)

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Adams 12 Five Star Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams 12 Five Star Schools 53rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thunder Vista P-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Thunder Vista P-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 89.84 74th 965 92.3%
2021 88.37 71st 710 90.0%
2022 79.62 176th 921 80.9%
2023 83.79 132nd 933 85.9%
2024 87.78 99th 943 89.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Thunder Vista P-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.95 51st 758 93.3%
2021 88.13 41st 351 88.3%
2022 71.96 146th 595 75.5%
2023 74.76 144th 642 77.6%
2024 80.23 110th 684 83.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Thunder Vista P-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.10 71st 82 13.4%
2024 41.31 68th 91 25.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Thunder Vista P-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.02 64th 764 91.6%
2021 78.70 84th 352 76.1%
2022 75.02 128th 594 78.5%
2023 80.41 105th 649 83.8%
2024 85.42 76th 683 88.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Thunder Vista P-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.02 56th 596 90.6%
2021 72.27 84th 288 70.8%
2022 55.42 205th 454 54.8%
2023 62.08 196th 525 62.7%
2024 68.00 156th 539 71.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thunder Vista P-8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thunder Vista P-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.77 20th 458 95.6%
2021 90.83 26th 369 93.0%
2022 76.19 86th 448 80.8%
2023 83.35 63rd 480 86.9%
2024 77.37 84th 485 82.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Thunder Vista P-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.18 19th 352 94.6%
2021 93.12 14th 254 94.5%
2022 76.62 57th 326 82.5%
2023 77.08 69th 363 81.0%
2024 68.90 99th 350 71.7%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at Thunder Vista P-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.06 20th 134 85.1%
2022 52.18 57th 93 38.7%
2023 38.15 93rd 125 25.6%
2024 39.85 94th 126 25.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Thunder Vista P-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.81 24th 343 93.0%
2021 83.23 29th 249 88.4%
2022 66.69 86th 328 73.8%
2023 79.90 52nd 356 85.4%
2024 75.80 62nd 357 82.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Thunder Vista P-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.92 21st 283 92.6%
2021 83.48 24th 203 88.2%
2022 57.56 102nd 265 61.5%
2023 63.90 84th 286 70.6%
2024 52.72 121st 273 55.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Thunder Vista P-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 478 5 36 59 0 2 27 0 607
2020 581 5 56 67 1 3 34 0 747
2021 574 4 53 79 0 3 33 0 746
2022 609 2 51 87 0 2 44 0 795
2023 579 2 64 100 0 2 47 0 794
2024 564 2 62 101 0 2 43 1 775

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

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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 Thunder Vista P-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 607 32.4 18.7 1.8
2020 747 37.7 19.8 2.1
2021 746 40.5 18.4 2
2022 795 42.5 18.7 2.6
2023 794 45.5 17.4 5.5
2024 775 42.5 18.2 8.6

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 Thunder Vista P-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 607 32.4 18.7 1.8
2020 747 37.7 19.8 2.1
2021 746 40.5 18.4 2
2022 795 42.5 18.7 2.6
2023 794 45.5 17.4 5.5
2024 775 42.5 18.2 8.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thunder Vista P-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,858
2020 $10,777
2021 $11,963
2022 $12,220
2023 $14,171

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thunder Vista P-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 74th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 132nd of 933 Elementary schools
 6.5%
Ranks 20th of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 63rd of 480 Middle schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thunder Vista P-8)50.863.5
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)38.238.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Thunder Vista P-8)63.560.6
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)35.335.8
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thunder Vista P-8)71.978.7
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)46.543.5
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Thunder Vista P-8)64.164.5
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)32.134.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Thunder Vista P-8)52.540.3
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)39.832
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thunder Vista P-8)83.667.5
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)49.244.2
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Thunder Vista P-8)83.655.8
 27.8%
   5th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)36.837.2
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thunder Vista P-8)73.468.2
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)39.938.3
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Thunder Vista P-8)63.744.7
 19%
   6th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)3228.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thunder Vista P-8)72.669.8
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)46.743.2
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
7th Grade Math (Thunder Vista P-8)66.132.6
 33.5%
   7th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)33.924.7
 9.2%
   7th Grade Math (Colorado)31.626.3
 5.3%
8th Grade Science (Thunder Vista P-8)59.560.3
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)34.229.4
 4.8%
   8th Grade Science (Colorado)31.531.3
 0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thunder Vista P-8)77.863.2
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)47.336.9
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
8th Grade Math (Thunder Vista P-8)62.264.5
 2.3%
   8th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)40.130
 10.1%
   8th Grade Math (Colorado)36.932.7
 4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Thunder Vista P-8)71.268.6
 2.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)44.740.9
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Thunder Vista P-8)67.353
 14.3%
   All Grades Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)3532
 3%
   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 Students607794
 30.8%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian3664
 77.8%
Hispanic59100
 69.5%
Pacific Islander22
White478579
 21.1%
Two or More Races2747
 74.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.8%5.5%
 3.7%


Schools Near Thunder Vista P-8

Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Public PK, KG-8
Distance: 0mi
Rank: 99th of 943
Students: 775
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 1.5mi
Rank: 111th of 943
Students: 614
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Public K-5
Distance: 2.42mi
Rank: 41st of 943
Students: 505
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 2.71mi
Rank: 736th of 943
Students: 320
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Public K-5
Distance: 3mi
Rank: 77th of 943
Students: 381
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 3.1mi
Rank: 299th of 943
Students: 488
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Public PK, KG-8
Distance: 3.16mi
Rank: 163rd of 943
Students: 770
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Public, Charter K-8
Distance: 3.28mi
Rank: 463rd of 943
Students: 548
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 3.42mi
Rank: 153rd of 943
Students: 480
St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Public PK, KG-5
Distance: 3.51mi
Rank: 123rd of 943
Students: 474








Frequently Asked Questions about Thunder Vista P-8

In the 2023-24 school year, 775 students attended Thunder Vista P-8.

Students at Thunder Vista P-8 are 73% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend Thunder Vista P-8 usually go on to attend:

High : Legacy High School

Thunder Vista P-8 ranks 99th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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