Black Rock Elementary vs Thunder Vista P-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Rock Elementary
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
Thunder Vista P-8
Broomfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
725 students
| Measure | Black Rock Elementary Erie, Colorado | Thunder Vista P-8 Broomfield, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #189 of 993 | #53 of 993 |
| National rank | #14017 of 50,301 | #5995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 597 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 597 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| city | Erie | Broomfield |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thunder Vista P-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 66.1).
- •Thunder Vista P-8 does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Thunder Vista P-8 does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Thunder Vista P-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 19.3%).
- •Thunder Vista P-8 does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.6).
- •Thunder Vista P-8 is the larger school with 725 students compared with 597.
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 Black Rock Elementary better than Thunder Vista P-8?
On the Success Index (US), Thunder Vista P-8 ranks higher (78.3 vs 66.1 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 Black Rock Elementary and Thunder Vista P-8?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Erie and Broomfield in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Rock Elementary: 597. Thunder Vista P-8: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Rock Elementary and Thunder Vista P-8 rank in Colorado?
Black Rock Elementary is 189th of 993 and Thunder Vista P-8 is 53rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).