Explore Pk-8 vs The Studio School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 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
The Studio School
Northglenn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
| Measure | Explore Pk-8 Thornton, Colorado | The Studio School Northglenn, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #808 of 993 | #534 of 993 |
| National rank | #42824 of 50,301 | #30841 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 557 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Thornton | Northglenn |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Studio School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 23.2).
- •The Studio School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •The Studio School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •The Studio School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 62.8%).
- •The Studio School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.9).
- •Explore Pk-8 is the larger school with 557 students compared with 215.
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 The Studio School?
On the Success Index (US), The Studio School ranks higher (41.7 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 The Studio School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Northglenn in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Pk-8: 557. The Studio School: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Pk-8 and The Studio School rank in Colorado?
Explore Pk-8 is 808th of 993 and The Studio School is 534th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).