Bear Creek K-8 School vs Green Gables Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Creek K-8 School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–8
863 students
Green Gables Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
| Measure | Bear Creek K-8 School Lakewood, Colorado | Green Gables Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 993 | #257 of 993 |
| National rank | #31982 of 50,301 | #17505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 863 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 863 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Gables Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 39.9).
- •Green Gables Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Green Gables Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Green Gables Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 50.5%).
- •Green Gables Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.6).
- •Bear Creek K-8 School is the larger school with 863 students compared with 315.
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 Bear Creek K-8 School better than Green Gables Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Green Gables Elementary School ranks higher (61.0 vs 39.9 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 Bear Creek K-8 School and Green Gables Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Creek K-8 School: 863. Green Gables Elementary School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Creek K-8 School and Green Gables Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Bear Creek K-8 School is 556th of 993 and Green Gables Elementary School is 257th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).