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John W Thimmig Elementary School vs. Community Leadership Academy

Should you attend John W Thimmig Elementary School or Community Leadership Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
John W Thimmig Elementary School
11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Community Leadership Academy
6880 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Community Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W Thimmig Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Community Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
495 students
315 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John W Thimmig Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Community Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John W Thimmig Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Community Leadership Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John W Thimmig Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Community Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John W Thimmig Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District 27j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Community Leadership Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Charter School Institute School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1006 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1256 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John W Thimmig Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Community Leadership Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in CO)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John W Thimmig Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Community Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John W Thimmig Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District 27j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Community Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John W Thimmig Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Community Leadership Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
28
Kindergarten Students
63
44
Grade 1 Students
76
53
Grade 2 Students
61
41
Grade 3 Students
92
38
Grade 4 Students
83
53
Grade 5 Students
70
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John W Thimmig Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Community Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
4%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John W Thimmig Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
57%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John W Thimmig Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Community Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John W Thimmig Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Community Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
34%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John W Thimmig Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Community Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John W Thimmig Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District 27j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Community Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Charter School Institute School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of John W Thimmig Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Community Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John W Thimmig Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Community Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John W Thimmig Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District 27j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Community Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State Charter School Institute School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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