Bamford Elementary School vs Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bamford Elementary School
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
| Measure | Bamford Elementary School Loveland, Colorado | Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #39 of 993 | #4 of 262 |
| National rank | #5343 of 50,301 | #1145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 310 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.7% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 78% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Loveland | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.2 vs 79.3).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 27.7%).
- •Bamford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.1).
- •Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 310.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bamford Elementary School better than Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School ranks higher (82.2 vs 79.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bamford Elementary School and Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Loveland and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bamford Elementary School: 310. Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bamford Elementary School and Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School rank in Colorado?
Bamford Elementary School is 39th of 993 and Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School is 4th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).