McElwain Elementary School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools
1020 DAWSON DRIVE, THORNTON, CO 80229 · (720) 972-5500
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Academic performance
Math proficiency5%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 47%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
361Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
90%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten56
Grade 158
Grade 262
Grade 361
Grade 454
Grade 570
Students
Hispanic · 51%185
Asian · 31%112
White · 13%48
Two or more races · 4%13
Black · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
371’20
362’21
369’22
358’23
361’24
Location
1020 DAWSON DRIVE THORNTON
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.