Stargate Charter School

14530 WASHINGTON ST THORNTON CO 80023

Top 10% School in Colorado

Ranked 3 of 110 in Colorado

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About Stargate Charter School

Stargate Charter School is one of the leading charters for Elementary Schools in Thornton, focusing on gifted and talented kids from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Since its founding in 1994, Stargate has developed into a growing campus with impressive facilities for students to learn, including academic buildings, a field house, and an outdoor amphitheater. Stargate Charter School instructs roughly 1,500 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of about 19:1—stars of education that are capable of providing attention to meet the needs of its students while valuing content and the tenets of its programs. Families are drawn to Stargate for its challenging curriculum, strong STEM program, and school community and culture. Its credentials of promoting gifted and talented education, as well as being a school of innovation and excellence, make Stargate only a few of the choices for Elementary Schools in Colorado.

Contact Information

Address

14530 WASHINGTON ST THORNTON CO 80023

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Phone

(303) 450-3936

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 73%
Reading 79%
State average proficiency is 73% in Math and 79% in Reading.
81
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
11
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
1551
Total Students
$86272
Avg. Teacher Salary

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world innovations.

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Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

TOP 3 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Stargate Charter School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

3

of 110 in Colorado

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: 8:00 AM - 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 52.9%
Asian 26.2%
Hispanic 11.3%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 8.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
52.9%
Asian
26.2%
Hispanic
11.3%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
8.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1551
49.7%
771 Female
50.3%
780 Male

Student Population

1551 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

297 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Stargate Charter School located in Thornton, recently unveiled a new K–12 campus specially designed to meet the needs of gifted learners that includes dedicated elementary (K–8) and secondary (6–12) facilities.

FAQ

Q1: Is Stargate Charter School a good elementary school in Colorado?

Yes, Stargate has a good reputation for supporting brilliant children and challenging students academically with interesting and engaging programs in Colorado.

Q2: What sort of after-school programs are there for students at Stargate Charter School?

Kids can join athletics or other clubs like robotics, arts, and plays to name a few.

Q3: How does Stargate Charter School uses technology in the classroom?

They have chromebooks, smart boards, and resources online to facilitate projects and work at your own pace.

Q4: Does the school have programs before or after school?

Yes they do, Stargate has programs that extend a bit longer in the day that provide help with homework and additional fun activities.

Q5: What does Stargate Charter School teach?

The classes are organized around a curriculum based on what Colorado wants students to know, although they make it more challenging so that gifted children are challenged with material that is more difficult and project-based learning.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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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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