Basalt Elementary School vs West Woods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 166 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
West Woods Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
| Measure | Basalt Elementary School Basalt, Colorado | West Woods Elementary School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #614 of 993 | #46 of 993 |
| National rank | #34423 of 50,301 | #5583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 539 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 68% |
| city | Basalt | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 36.3).
- •West Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 29%).
- •West Woods Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 31%).
- •West Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.9% vs 46.2%).
- •Basalt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.1).
- •West Woods Elementary School 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 West Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Woods Elementary School ranks higher (79.0 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 West Woods Elementary School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Basalt and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Basalt Elementary School: 539. West Woods Elementary School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Basalt Elementary School and West Woods Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Basalt Elementary School is 614th of 993 and West Woods Elementary School is 46th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).