Meadow Community School vs York International
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Community School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
378 students
York International
Thornton · Public other · Grades K–12
776 students
| Measure | Meadow Community School Thornton, Colorado | York International Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #939 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #47356 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 378 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •York International does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •York International does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •York International does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 74.9%).
- •Meadow Community School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.9).
- •York International is the larger school with 776 students compared with 378.
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 Meadow Community School better than York International?
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 Meadow Community School and York International?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Community School: 378. York International: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Community School and York International rank in Colorado?
Meadow Community School is 939th of 993 and York International is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).