McElwain Elementary School vs Thornton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 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
Thornton Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | McElwain Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | Thornton Elementary School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 993 | #921 of 993 |
| National rank | #46488 of 50,301 | #46681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.2 vs 16.9).
- •McElwain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •McElwain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Thornton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 90%).
- •Thornton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Thornton Elementary School is the larger school with 387 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 Thornton 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 Thornton Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McElwain Elementary School: 361. Thornton Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McElwain Elementary School and Thornton Elementary School rank in Colorado?
McElwain Elementary School is 910th of 993 and Thornton Elementary School is 921st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).