Turnberry Elementary

13069 EAST 106TH PLACE
COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

742 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Turnberry Elementary is a public school located in Commerce City, Colorado, serving students in grades PK through 5 as part of the School District 27J. The school is situated in a growing residential area, reflecting the broader suburban expansion of the Commerce City community. Its curriculum is designed to provide a foundational academic experience, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood and elementary development.

The school emphasizes community engagement and works to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. Like many schools in the 27J district, Turnberry focuses on preparing students for future success by integrating technology into the classroom and promoting a positive school culture. It serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, providing diverse programming and extracurricular opportunities intended to meet the needs of a multifaceted student body.

742

Total Students

41.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turnberry Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	398
Black	32
Asian	39
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
398 (53.6%)
White
248 (33.4%)
Asian
39 (5.3%)
Black
32 (4.3%)
Two or More
21 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District 27J
Phone:	(720)685-5350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 115

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 122