Basalt Elementary School vs Silver Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 190 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
Silver Creek Elementary
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
| Measure | Basalt Elementary School Basalt, Colorado | Silver Creek Elementary Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #614 of 993 | #207 of 993 |
| National rank | #34423 of 50,301 | #14816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 539 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 53% |
| city | Basalt | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Silver Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 36.3).
- •Silver Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Silver Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 31%).
- •Silver Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 46.2%).
- •Basalt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.9).
- •Basalt Elementary School is the larger school with 539 students compared with 538.
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 Silver Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Silver Creek Elementary ranks higher (65.0 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 Silver Creek Elementary?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Basalt and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basalt Elementary School: 539. Silver Creek Elementary: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basalt Elementary School and Silver Creek Elementary rank in Colorado?
Basalt Elementary School is 614th of 993 and Silver Creek Elementary is 207th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).