Explore Pk-8 vs York International
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 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
York International
Thornton · Public other · Grades K–12
776 students
| Measure | Explore Pk-8 Thornton, Colorado | York International Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #808 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #42824 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 557 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Pk-8 does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Explore Pk-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 73.5%).
- •York International is the larger school with 776 students compared with 557.
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 York International?
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 Explore Pk-8 and York International?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Pk-8: 557. York International: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Pk-8 and York International rank in Colorado?
Explore Pk-8 is 808th of 993 and York International is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).