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Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School

1230 South Grant Street
Denver, CO 80210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#591 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
35%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
60%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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