Serving 255 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School's student population of 255 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
255 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 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
60%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #591 out of 1,779 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School?
255 students attend Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School?
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School located?
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School is located in the South Denver neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 5 other public schools located in South Denver.
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