McElwain Elementary School

McElwain Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1020 Dawson Dr,  Thornton, CO
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
2.8
369 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
B
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
3.3%
State Average
25%
Science
15.3%
State Average
30.7%
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Student Diversity

Female
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Hispanic
62.6%
White
17.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.5%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black
1.1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 5 Reviews
2.0 parent
10/10/2016
not good at all, new staff no organization, kids that struggle get left behind and ignored
5.0 other
8/4/2015
On previous years I was very disappointed about this school. It wasn't until the school year of 2013-2014 that I become a member of the PTA an realized how many school programs the school actually have. From after school homework help to classes for parents to better assist their kids at home with n...
1.0 parent
5/13/2015
I'm not sure where that 5 star rating came from, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was someone in the front office. I've been very disappointed in the decision making going on at this school. My child has had some wonderful teachers at this school, but none of them are still there. Take a look at te...
2.0 parent
7/31/2013
Some teachers here have wonderful management and great relationships with the students and parents but in general there is a large bully problem that doesn't stop. There are lots of activities for the families and students but most are held at early times not allowing for parents that work late to a...

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