Basalt Elementary School vs Blue Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Basalt Elementary School
Basalt · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
539 students
Blue Mountain Elementary
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Basalt Elementary School Basalt, Colorado | Blue Mountain Elementary Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #614 of 993 | #71 of 993 |
| National rank | #34423 of 50,301 | #6796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 539 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 69% |
| city | Basalt | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 36.3).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 29%).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 31%).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 46.2%).
- •Basalt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.5).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 539.
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 Basalt Elementary School better than Blue Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Mountain Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 36.3 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 Basalt Elementary School and Blue Mountain Elementary?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Basalt and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basalt Elementary School: 539. Blue Mountain Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basalt Elementary School and Blue Mountain Elementary rank in Colorado?
Basalt Elementary School is 614th of 993 and Blue Mountain Elementary is 71st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).