Achieve Academy vs Explore Pk-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achieve Academy
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
370 students
Explore Pk-8
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
557 students
| Measure | Achieve Academy Thornton, Colorado | Explore Pk-8 Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 993 | #808 of 993 |
| National rank | #47331 of 50,301 | #42824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 370 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Pk-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 15.6).
- •Explore Pk-8 does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Explore Pk-8 does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Explore Pk-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 75.7%).
- •Achieve Academy does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.9).
- •Explore Pk-8 is the larger school with 557 students compared with 370.
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 Achieve Academy better than Explore Pk-8?
On the Success Index (US), Explore Pk-8 ranks higher (23.2 vs 15.6 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 Achieve Academy and Explore Pk-8?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Academy: 370. Explore Pk-8: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Academy and Explore Pk-8 rank in Colorado?
Achieve Academy is 937th of 993 and Explore Pk-8 is 808th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).