Barney Ford Elementary School vs Marie L. Greenwood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 676 m 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
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
597 students
| Measure | Barney Ford Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Marie L. Greenwood Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #927 of 993 | #978 of 993 |
| National rank | #46898 of 50,301 | #48998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 487 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 8% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barney Ford Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 11.6).
- •Barney Ford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 8%).
- •Barney Ford Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •Marie L. Greenwood Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 94%).
- •Marie L. Greenwood Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.2).
- •Marie L. Greenwood Academy is the larger school with 597 students compared with 487.
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 Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Barney Ford Elementary School ranks higher (16.4 vs 11.6 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 Marie L. Greenwood Academy?
About 676 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barney Ford Elementary School: 487. Marie L. Greenwood Academy: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barney Ford Elementary School and Marie L. Greenwood Academy rank in Colorado?
Barney Ford Elementary School is 927th of 993 and Marie L. Greenwood Academy is 978th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).