Barney Ford Elementary School vs Montbello High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 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
Montbello High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,112 students
| Measure | Barney Ford Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Montbello High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #927 of 993 | #302 of 307 |
| National rank | #46898 of 50,301 | #16384 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 487 | 1,112 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 1,112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 5% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barney Ford Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 12.6).
- •Barney Ford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 5%).
- •Barney Ford Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 13%).
- •Montbello High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 94%).
- •Montbello High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •Montbello High School is the larger school with 1,112 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 Montbello High School?
On the Success Index (US), Barney Ford Elementary School ranks higher (16.4 vs 12.6 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 Montbello High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barney Ford Elementary School: 487. Montbello High School: 1,112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barney Ford Elementary School and Montbello High School rank in Colorado?
Barney Ford Elementary School is 927th of 993 and Montbello High School is 302nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).