McElwain Elementary School vs Monterey Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McElwain Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
361 students
Monterey Community School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–8
440 students
| Measure | McElwain Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | Monterey Community School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 993 | #908 of 993 |
| National rank | #46488 of 50,301 | #46341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 361 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 19% |
| city | Thornton | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.2 vs 17.5).
- •Monterey Community School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Monterey Community School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 25%).
- •Monterey Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 90%).
- •McElwain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.1).
- •Monterey Community School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 361.
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 McElwain Elementary School better than Monterey 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 McElwain Elementary School and Monterey Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McElwain Elementary School: 361. Monterey Community School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McElwain Elementary School and Monterey Community School rank in Colorado?
McElwain Elementary School is 910th of 993 and Monterey Community School is 908th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).