Hunters Glen Elementary School vs Westgate Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hunters Glen Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Westgate Community School
Thornton · Charter other · Grades K–12
540 students
| Measure | Hunters Glen Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | Westgate Community School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #545 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #31592 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 491 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 31% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hunters Glen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Westgate Community School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Westgate Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 53%).
- •Hunters Glen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.0).
- •Westgate Community School is the larger school with 540 students compared with 491.
- •Hunters Glen Elementary School is a public school while Westgate Community School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hunters Glen Elementary School better than Westgate Community 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 Hunters Glen Elementary School and Westgate Community School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hunters Glen Elementary School: 491. Westgate Community School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hunters Glen Elementary School and Westgate Community School rank in Colorado?
Hunters Glen Elementary School is 545th of 993 and Westgate Community School is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).