McElwain Elementary School vs Welby Community School of the Arts
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
Welby Community School of the Arts
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
308 students
| Measure | McElwain Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | Welby Community School of the Arts Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #910 of 993 | #759 of 993 |
| National rank | #46488 of 50,301 | #40821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 361 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 32% |
| city | Thornton | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Welby Community School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 17.2).
- •Welby Community School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Welby Community School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Welby Community School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 90%).
- •McElwain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.1).
- •McElwain Elementary School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 308.
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 Welby Community School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Welby Community School of the Arts ranks higher (26.4 vs 17.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McElwain Elementary School and Welby Community School of the Arts?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McElwain Elementary School: 361. Welby Community School of the Arts: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McElwain Elementary School and Welby Community School of the Arts rank in Colorado?
McElwain Elementary School is 910th of 993 and Welby Community School of the Arts is 759th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).