Achieve Academy vs Thornton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 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
Thornton Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | Achieve Academy Thornton, Colorado | Thornton Elementary School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #937 of 993 | #921 of 993 |
| National rank | #47331 of 50,301 | #46681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 370 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thornton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 15.6).
- •Achieve Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Achieve Academy does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 19%).
- •Achieve Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 88.1%).
- •Thornton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.6).
- •Thornton Elementary School is the larger school with 387 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 Thornton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thornton Elementary School ranks higher (16.9 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 Thornton Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Academy: 370. Thornton Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Academy and Thornton Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Achieve Academy is 937th of 993 and Thornton Elementary School is 921st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).