Bergen Elementary School vs Ralston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bergen Elementary School
Evergreen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
Ralston Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
289 students
| Measure | Bergen Elementary School Evergreen, Colorado | Ralston Elementary School Golden, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #51 of 993 | #18 of 993 |
| National rank | #5890 of 50,301 | #3488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 456 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.8% | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| city | Evergreen | Golden |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 78.4).
- •Ralston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Ralston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Ralston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 11.8%).
- •Bergen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.1).
- •Bergen Elementary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 289.
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 Bergen Elementary School better than Ralston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ralston Elementary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 78.4 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 Bergen Elementary School and Ralston Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Evergreen and Golden in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bergen Elementary School: 456. Ralston Elementary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bergen Elementary School and Ralston Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Bergen Elementary School is 51st of 993 and Ralston Elementary School is 18th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).