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Westgate Community School

12500 WASHINGTON ST THORNTON CO 80241

About Westgate Community School

Westgate Community School is a distinct charter school choice among Elementary Schools in Colorado, serving students from kindergarten to 12th grade. Established in 2009, the school was founded by parents looking for a different approach to education, one that granted a more comprehensive and gifted-inclusive educational philosophy. Academically, Westgate Community School performs at or above the state averages in reading and continues to strengthen its math curriculum with great success. Furthermore, what separates Westgate from other schools, is the commitment to whole-child learning, supported by outdoor classrooms with gardens, bee hives, chicken coops, and green space that spark creativity through hands-on learning. Diversity and inclusion are a priority, with nearly 40% minority enrollment, along with several community support programs. Together, by incorporating academic rigor, environmental education, and personalizing instruction, Westgate Community School continues to be a shining example of innovation for Elementary Schools in Colorado.

Westgate Community School Contact Information

Address

12500 WASHINGTON ST THORNTON CO 80241

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Phone

(303) 452-0967

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 29%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 29% in Math and 49% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
547
Total Students
$86272
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 196 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Westgate Community 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: 8:00 AM - 3:30 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 61.1%
Asian 8%
Hispanic 22.4%
Black 1.1%
Two+ Races 6.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
61.1%
Asian
8%
Hispanic
22.4%
Black
1.1%
Two+ Races
6.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 547
48.1%
263 Female
51.9%
284 Male

Student Population

547 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

258 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Westgate Community School celebrated a spirited Spirit Week this year, culminating in Pajama Day! Earlier in the school year students participated in a Kindness Tour to thank and show appreciation to the Thornton Police Department.

FAQ

Q1: What is special about the classes at Westgate Community School?

We incorporate learning about the environment and community involvement into traditional education.

Q2: Is there after-school programming at Westgate?

Absolutely! There are clubs, homework help and physical activities that kids can engage in.

Q3: Is Westgate Community School a safe environment?

We work hard to ensure the school is safe with locked doors, people supervising the playground and teaching kids how to interact.

Q4: What type of technology do Westgate students use in the classroom?

Students work on project-based learning using laptops, scientific equipment and rich online content.

Q5: How do parents connect and engage in Westgate Community School?

We welcome parents to serve on boards, volunteer at events, or work with us to support community involvement.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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