Mc Elwain Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 490 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 904th out of 938 elementary schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1020 Dawson Drive, Thornton, CO 80229
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,129
- Graduation Rate: 75.9%
- Dropout Rate: 6.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 20.2
- Enrolled Students: 41,949
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 490
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.1
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 234 (47.8%)
- Females: 256 (52.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 30 (6.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 426 (86.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 456 (93.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 4 | 0.8% |
| Black | 24 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 405 | 82.7% |
| White | 54 | 11.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 82 | 16.7% |
| 1st Grade | 90 | 18.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 104 | 21.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 69 | 14.1% |
| 4th Grade | 76 | 15.5% |
| 5th Grade | 69 | 14.1% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 65%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:35%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $46,442
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,669 | 35% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $53,320 | 65% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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