Clayton Partnership School vs Dalton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Partnership School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
430 students
Dalton Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Clayton Partnership School Thornton, Colorado | Dalton Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 993 | #794 of 993 |
| National rank | #45643 of 50,301 | #42283 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 20% |
| city | Thornton | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dalton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 18.7).
- •Clayton Partnership School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 20%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 77.7%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.7).
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 Clayton Partnership School better than Dalton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dalton Elementary School ranks higher (24.0 vs 18.7 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 Clayton Partnership School and Dalton Elementary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Partnership School: 430. Dalton Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Partnership School and Dalton Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Clayton Partnership School is 892nd of 993 and Dalton Elementary School is 794th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).