McElwain Elementary School vs North Star Elementary School
North Star Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 6.5/10 compared to 5.9/10. In math proficiency, North Star Elementary School leads at 14.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
McElwain Elementary School
Thornton, CO
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
358 students
North Star Elementary School
Denver, CO
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
331 students
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| Metric | McElwain Elementary School | North Star Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 6.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Growth Score | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.6% | 92.1% |
| Environment Score | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| State Rank | #1,153 of 1,829 | #903 of 1,829 |
| State Percentile | 37th | 51th |
Test Scores
| Subject | McElwain Elementary School | North Star Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 14.0% | 14.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Thornton (80229) | Denver (80221) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,450 | $84,425 |
| Median Home Value | $382,900 | $449,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,719 | $1,642 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.8% | 27.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 28 min |