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