Academy High School vs McElwain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy High School
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students
McElwain Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
| Measure | Academy High School Thornton, Colorado | McElwain Elementary School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #273 of 307 | #910 of 993 |
| National rank | #14885 of 16,910 | #46488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 399 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 17.2).
- •Academy High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 90%).
- •McElwain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.1).
- •Academy High School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 361.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy High School better than McElwain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy High School ranks higher (22.3 vs 17.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy High School and McElwain Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy High School: 399. McElwain Elementary School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy High School and McElwain Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Academy High School is 273rd of 307 and McElwain Elementary School is 910th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).