At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 411
748
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
78%+28.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
STEM Launch is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in THORNTON, Colorado. The school enrolls 748 students. It is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictAdams 12 Five Star Schools
County8001
CityTHORNTON
ZIP80206
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080690006561
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment748
White19.2%
Hispanic / Latino77.4%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Two or More Races1.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
19.2%
Hispanic
77.4%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.9%
Two+
1.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.