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Brantner Elementary School

7800 E 133RD AVE THORNTON CO 80602

Top 25% School in Colorado

Ranked 55 of 239 in Colorado

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About Brantner Elementary School

Brantner Elementary School ranks as one of the most innovative Elementary Schools in Colorado because of the mixture of academic achievement with a contemporary learning environment. More than half of its students meet or exceed the state proficiency level in math and reading, placing it well ahead of many schools in the area. Recently, the campus expanded, nearly double what it can currently hold (upward of 800 students), with next-generation classrooms for collaborative and continuous learning. Principal Heather Garcia and the Brantner team are committed to academic rigor and strong family engagement, helping ensure parents stay connected to information about their child’s educational progress. With diversity as a key attribute of the student population, and a focus on equity, Brantner develops as an inclusive community where each and every learner is supported. Brantner is recognized for quality instruction, modern facilities, and is known as an exceptional Elementary School in Colorado.

Brantner Elementary School Contact Information

Address

7800 E 133RD AVE THORNTON CO 80602

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Phone

(720) 685-5050

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 57% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
551
Total Students
$55971
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 55 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Brantner Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 52.1%
Asian 6.5%
Hispanic 34.9%
Black 1.6%
Two+ Races 4.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
52.1%
Asian
6.5%
Hispanic
34.9%
Black
1.6%
Two+ Races
4.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 551
50.3%
277 Female
49.7%
274 Male

Student Population

551 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

670 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Brantner Elementary honored a brave third-grade teacher in October 2023 for saving a child's life by using the Heimlich maneuver during snack time.

FAQ

Q1: How old are the students at Brantner Elementary?

A. Brantner Elementary serves students in kindergarten through 5th grade, which makes the students typically 5-11 years old.


Q2: Do people generally feel the teachers at Brantner Elementary are good?

From parent feedback, it seems parents appreciate the Brantner Elementary educators. Parents mentioned they (teachers) are approachable and genuinely invested in the kids doing well.


Q3: What are the students allowed to do after school?

There is an art club, sports teams, music programs, and leadership programs for students to join.


Q4: Are children allowed to stay before school or after school at Brantner Elementary?

Yes! There is a before- and after-school program in which kids can received homework assistance and engage in activities.


Q5: How does Brantner Elementary support keeping kids safe?

Brantner Elementary provides locked doors as entrance points, observed kids on the playground, and follows up to try to ensure kids are experiencing good emotional and social safety.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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