McElwain Elementary School

mcelwain.adams12.org

361 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McElwain Elementary School is a public school located in Thornton, Colorado, serving the students of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school is committed to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic and personal growth of its diverse student body. By fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, McElwain aims to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates core academic standards with opportunities for social-emotional development. Through its website and community involvement, McElwain Elementary promotes a culture of collaboration, equity, and high expectations. By providing a structured and engaging curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

361

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McElwain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	185
Black	3
Asian	112
Two or More	13

Hispanic
185 (51.2%)
Asian
112 (31.0%)
White
48 (13.3%)
Two or More
13 (3.6%)
Black
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-5500
Website:	http://mcelwain.adams12.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	313
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 70