Explore Pk-8 vs Leroy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 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
Leroy Elementary
Northglenn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
| Measure | Explore Pk-8 Thornton, Colorado | Leroy Elementary Northglenn, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 993 | #929 of 993 |
| National rank | #42824 of 50,301 | #47017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 557 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 8% |
| city | Thornton | Northglenn |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Pk-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.2 vs 16.2).
- •Explore Pk-8 does better on math proficiency (22% vs 8%).
- •Explore Pk-8 does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Explore Pk-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 78.9%).
- •Leroy Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.9).
- •Explore Pk-8 is the larger school with 557 students compared with 435.
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 Leroy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Explore Pk-8 ranks higher (23.2 vs 16.2 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 Leroy Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Northglenn in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Pk-8: 557. Leroy Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Pk-8 and Leroy Elementary rank in Colorado?
Explore Pk-8 is 808th of 993 and Leroy Elementary is 929th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).