Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brighton, Colorado 80601 · School District 27J
#475 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#28094 of 50,301 nationally
About Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is a public elementary located in Brighton, in the School District 27J school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 672 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 475th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 672.
There are 15 schools in Brighton; Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School ranks 4th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bromley East Charter School
Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,214 students · 1.2 km away
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Lochbuie · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
440 students · 1.3 km away
Foundations Academy
Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
763 students · 1.9 km away
Lochbuie Elementary School
Lochbuie · Public middle · Grades 4–6
239 students · 2.1 km away
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students · 3.1 km away
Eagle Ridge Academy
Brighton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
593 students · 3.6 km away
Overland Trail Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students · 4.9 km away
Northeast Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
470 students · 5.0 km away
Southeast Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students · 5.2 km away
Brighton High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,733 students · 6.0 km away
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STEM Launch
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Hulstrom K-8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School a good school?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 45.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #475 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School ranks #475 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #28094 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School had 672 students in 2025.
Is Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.