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#1418 of 1,815 schools in CO

Clayton Partnership School

Elementary School · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St · Thornton, CO

A Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8970 YORK ST, Thornton, CO 80229

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2021)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)21% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$14,482
Chronic Absenteeism46.9%

Students at Clayton Partnership School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

81.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clayton Partnership School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,129/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thornton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,450

Median home value

$382,900

Median rent

$1,719/mo

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
A Child's TouchPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi17Compare →
Achieve AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–80.4 mi386Compare →
Monterey Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.1K–80.4 mi427Compare →
York InternationalEnrollment path unverified5.2K–120.6 mi767Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#9 of 18
District spending per student
$14,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clayton Partnership School is listed in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clayton Partnership School

Clayton Partnership School is a public elementary school in Thornton, CO, part of Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, serving approximately 441 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,418 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clayton Partnership School

What grades does Clayton Partnership School serve?

Clayton Partnership School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Clayton Partnership School?

Clayton Partnership School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Partnership School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Partnership School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clayton Partnership School rank in CO?

Clayton Partnership School ranks #1,418 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Clayton Partnership School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clayton Partnership School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clayton Partnership School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clayton Partnership School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Clayton Partnership School a charter school?

No, Clayton Partnership School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clayton Partnership School a Title I school?

No, Clayton Partnership School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clayton Partnership School?

81.4% of students at Clayton Partnership School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
441
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Adams County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.9%
Area population (ZIP 80229)
57,274
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
32.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80229; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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