Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School's student population of 228 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#530 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
6%
4%
White
59%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School is ranked #530 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School?
228 students attend Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School?
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School part of?
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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