South Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brighton, Colorado 80601 · School District 27J
#854 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#44244 of 50,301 nationally
About South Elementary School
South 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 337 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 854th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is students per teacher (51th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 337.
There are 15 schools in Brighton; South Elementary School ranks 10th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)20%
- Reading proficiency (30%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.7
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 South Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brighton High School
Brighton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,733 students · 482 m away
Vikan Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
528 students · 644 m away
Bright Beginnings
Brighton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
72 students · 728 m away
Southeast Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students · 1.3 km away
Northeast Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
470 students · 1.8 km away
Overland Trail Middle School
Brighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
581 students · 2.0 km away
Eagle Ridge Academy
Brighton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
593 students · 3.1 km away
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
592 students · 3.5 km away
Foundations Academy
Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
763 students · 4.9 km away
Bromley East Charter School
Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,214 students · 6.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
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337 students
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337 students
Red Hill Elementary School
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336 students
Rose Stein International Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
336 students
Hoff Elementary School
Keenesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Elementary School a good school?
South Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 21.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #854 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 South Elementary School rank in Colorado?
South Elementary School ranks #854 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #44244 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School had 337 students in 2025.
Is South Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.