McElwain Elementary School vs North Star Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 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
North Star Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
| Measure | McElwain Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | North Star Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 993 | #915 of 993 |
| National rank | #46488 of 50,301 | #46552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 14% |
| city | Thornton | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.2 vs 17.1).
- •McElwain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •North Star Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 90%).
- •McElwain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •McElwain Elementary School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 320.
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 North Star Elementary 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 North Star Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McElwain Elementary School: 361. North Star Elementary School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McElwain Elementary School and North Star Elementary School rank in Colorado?
McElwain Elementary School is 910th of 993 and North Star Elementary School is 915th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).