Coronado Hills Elementary School vs Mapleton Early Career Preparation
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.
Coronado Hills Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
306 students
| Measure | Coronado Hills Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | Mapleton Early Career Preparation Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #922 of 993 | #293 of 307 |
| National rank | #46701 of 50,301 | #15667 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 412 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.8 vs 17.6).
- •Mapleton Early Career Preparation does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Mapleton Early Career Preparation does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Mapleton Early Career Preparation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 81.3%).
- •Coronado Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 20.4).
- •Coronado Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 306.
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 Coronado Hills Elementary School better than Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coronado Hills Elementary School and Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coronado Hills Elementary School: 412. Mapleton Early Career Preparation: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coronado Hills Elementary School and Mapleton Early Career Preparation rank in Colorado?
Coronado Hills Elementary School is 922nd of 993 and Mapleton Early Career Preparation is 293rd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).