Birch Elementary School vs Hotchkiss Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 260 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
Hotchkiss Elementary School
Hotchkiss · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
297 students
| Measure | Birch Elementary School Broomfield, Colorado | Hotchkiss Elementary School Hotchkiss, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 993 | #482 of 993 |
| National rank | #17403 of 50,301 | #28472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 299 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| city | Broomfield | Hotchkiss |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 45.2).
- •Birch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Birch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Birch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 49.2%).
- •Hotchkiss Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.7).
- •Birch Elementary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 297.
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 Hotchkiss Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Birch Elementary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 45.2 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 Hotchkiss Elementary School?
About 260 km in a straight line, between Broomfield and Hotchkiss in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birch Elementary School: 299. Hotchkiss Elementary School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birch Elementary School and Hotchkiss Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Birch Elementary School is 254th of 993 and Hotchkiss Elementary School is 482nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).