Coronado Hills Elementary School vs McElwain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 457 m 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
McElwain Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
| Measure | Coronado Hills Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | McElwain Elementary School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #922 of 993 | #910 of 993 |
| National rank | #46701 of 50,301 | #46488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 412 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 14% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.8 vs 17.2).
- •McElwain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 9%).
- •McElwain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Coronado Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 90%).
- •McElwain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.7).
- •Coronado Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 361.
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 McElwain Elementary School?
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 McElwain Elementary School?
About 457 m in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coronado Hills Elementary School: 412. McElwain Elementary School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coronado Hills Elementary School and McElwain Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Coronado Hills Elementary School is 922nd of 993 and McElwain Elementary School is 910th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).