Explore Pk-8 vs Fox Hollow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Pk-8
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
557 students
Fox Hollow Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
| Measure | Explore Pk-8 Thornton, Colorado | Fox Hollow Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 993 | #275 of 993 |
| National rank | #42824 of 50,301 | #18463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 557 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Thornton | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox Hollow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 23.2).
- •Fox Hollow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Fox Hollow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Fox Hollow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 62.8%).
- •Fox Hollow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.9).
- •Explore Pk-8 is the larger school with 557 students compared with 555.
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 Explore Pk-8 better than Fox Hollow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fox Hollow Elementary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 23.2 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 Explore Pk-8 and Fox Hollow Elementary School?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Pk-8: 557. Fox Hollow Elementary School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Pk-8 and Fox Hollow Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Explore Pk-8 is 808th of 993 and Fox Hollow Elementary School is 275th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).