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Tarver Elementary School vs. Glacier Peak Elementary School

Should you attend Tarver Elementary School or Glacier Peak Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Tarver Elementary School
3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Glacier Peak Elementary School
12060 Jasmine Street
Brighton, CO 80605
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tarver Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glacier Peak Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
465 students
453 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tarver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glacier Peak Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tarver Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glacier Peak Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tarver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glacier Peak Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tarver Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Peak Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#819 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#875 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tarver Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glacier Peak Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)
33%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tarver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glacier Peak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tarver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glacier Peak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tarver Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Glacier Peak Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
74
-
Kindergarten Students
52
59
Grade 1 Students
70
79
Grade 2 Students
77
87
Grade 3 Students
66
71
Grade 4 Students
60
86
Grade 5 Students
66
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Glacier Peak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glacier Peak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glacier Peak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glacier Peak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
48%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glacier Peak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glacier Peak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tarver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glacier Peak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tarver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glacier Peak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tarver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glacier Peak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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