- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thornton, CO
Clayton Partnership School
Federal NCES profile for Clayton Partnership School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080555002016
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clayton Partnership School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Clayton Partnership School has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Partnership School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555002016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Clayton Partnership School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 080555002016 · Thornton, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 18.7:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Clayton Partnership School grew from 410 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Clayton Partnership School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- Monterey Commu
Monterey Community School
440 students
- This school
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- Adventure Elem
Adventure Elementary
429 students
What this shows Clayton Partnership School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clayton Partnership School compares
Clayton Partnership School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 47% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,482
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.2%
White 7.7%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Clayton Partnership School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clayton Partnership School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adventure Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clayton Partnership School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clayton Partnership School
How many students attend Clayton Partnership School?
Clayton Partnership School has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton Partnership School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton Partnership School is 18.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clayton Partnership School?
56.6% of students at Clayton Partnership School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clayton Partnership School?
The largest demographic group at Clayton Partnership School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.2% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clayton Partnership School?
Clayton Partnership School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Clayton Partnership School rank among elementary schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clayton Partnership School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Clayton Partnership School, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.