Mead Elementary School vs Thunder Valley PK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead Elementary School
Mead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
879 students
Thunder Valley PK-8
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
880 students
| Measure | Mead Elementary School Mead, Colorado | Thunder Valley PK-8 Frederick, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 993 | #839 of 993 |
| National rank | #16533 of 50,301 | #43815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 879 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 879 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 17% |
| city | Mead | Frederick |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 21.7).
- •Mead Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •Mead Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 23%).
- •Mead Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 63.1%).
- •Thunder Valley PK-8 does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.1).
- •Thunder Valley PK-8 is the larger school with 880 students compared with 879.
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 Mead Elementary School better than Thunder Valley PK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Mead Elementary School ranks higher (62.4 vs 21.7 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 Mead Elementary School and Thunder Valley PK-8?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Mead and Frederick in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead Elementary School: 879. Thunder Valley PK-8: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead Elementary School and Thunder Valley PK-8 rank in Colorado?
Mead Elementary School is 234th of 993 and Thunder Valley PK-8 is 839th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).