Birch Elementary School vs Emerald Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birch Elementary School
Broomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
Emerald Elementary School
Broomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
| Measure | Birch Elementary School Broomfield, Colorado | Emerald Elementary School Broomfield, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 993 | #377 of 993 |
| National rank | #17403 of 50,301 | #23470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Broomfield | Broomfield |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 52.4).
- •Birch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Birch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Birch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 50.9%).
- •Emerald Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.7).
- •Emerald Elementary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 299.
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 Birch Elementary School better than Emerald Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Elementary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 52.4 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 Birch Elementary School and Emerald Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Broomfield and Broomfield in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Elementary School: 299. Emerald Elementary School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Elementary School and Emerald Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Birch Elementary School is 254th of 993 and Emerald Elementary School is 377th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).