Barney Ford Elementary School vs Isabella Bird Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barney Ford Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Isabella Bird Community School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Barney Ford Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Isabella Bird Community School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #927 of 993 | #241 of 993 |
| National rank | #46898 of 50,301 | #16847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 48% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isabella Bird Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 16.4).
- •Isabella Bird Community School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 21%).
- •Isabella Bird Community School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Isabella Bird Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 94%).
- •Barney Ford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.0).
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 Barney Ford Elementary School better than Isabella Bird Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Isabella Bird Community School ranks higher (61.9 vs 16.4 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 Barney Ford Elementary School and Isabella Bird Community School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barney Ford Elementary School: 487. Isabella Bird Community School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barney Ford Elementary School and Isabella Bird Community School rank in Colorado?
Barney Ford Elementary School is 927th of 993 and Isabella Bird Community School is 241st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).