Clayton Partnership School vs Meadow Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 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
Meadow Community School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
378 students
| Measure | Clayton Partnership School Thornton, Colorado | Meadow Community School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 993 | #939 of 993 |
| National rank | #45643 of 50,301 | #47356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 430 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 15% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Partnership School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 15.6).
- •Clayton Partnership School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •Clayton Partnership School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Meadow Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 77.7%).
- •Meadow Community School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.7).
- •Clayton Partnership School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 378.
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 Meadow Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Partnership School ranks higher (18.7 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 Clayton Partnership School and Meadow Community School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Partnership School: 430. Meadow Community School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Partnership School and Meadow Community School rank in Colorado?
Clayton Partnership School is 892nd of 993 and Meadow Community School is 939th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).