Discovery Magnet School vs Prairie Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Magnet School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Discovery Magnet School Thornton, Colorado | Prairie Hills Elementary School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 993 | #267 of 993 |
| National rank | #17703 of 50,301 | #18010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 692 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 692 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.4% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.7 vs 60.3).
- •Discovery Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 30.2%).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.2).
- •Discovery Magnet School is the larger school with 692 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 Discovery Magnet School better than Prairie Hills 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 Discovery Magnet School and Prairie Hills Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Magnet School: 692. Prairie Hills Elementary School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Magnet School and Prairie Hills Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Discovery Magnet School is 262nd of 993 and Prairie Hills Elementary School is 267th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).