Clayton Partnership School

Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

430 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Clayton Partnership School, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a unique educational institution that operates through a collaborative partnership between Mapleton Public Schools and the Clayton Early Learning organization. The school is specifically designed to bridge the gap between early childhood development and K-8 education. By integrating research-based instructional practices with a focus on whole-child development, the school aims to provide a seamless academic experience that supports students from their earliest formative years through the middle school level.

The campus is recognized for its commitment to inclusive education and its mission to prepare students for future success in a diverse and evolving society. Because of its partnership model, Clayton Partnership School often emphasizes strong community engagement, family involvement, and a nurturing environment that addresses both the social-emotional and academic needs of its students. It serves as a vital resource for the Thornton community, aiming to create equitable learning opportunities for all children within the district.

430

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clayton Partnership School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	375
Black	5
Asian	9
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Hispanic
375 (87.2%)
White
33 (7.7%)
Asian
9 (2.1%)
Two or More
6 (1.4%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St
Phone:	(303)853-1460
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 57

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 58