Blue Heron Elementary School vs Columbine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Heron Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
Columbine High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Elementary School Littleton, Colorado | Columbine High School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 993 | #82 of 307 |
| National rank | #18441 of 50,301 | #4924 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 325 | 1,710 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 1,710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 50% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 59.6).
- •Columbine High School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Columbine High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Columbine High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 30.8%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 20.9).
- •Columbine High School is the larger school with 1,710 students compared with 325.
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 Blue Heron Elementary School better than Columbine High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine High School ranks higher (63.4 vs 59.6 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 Blue Heron Elementary School and Columbine High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Elementary School: 325. Columbine High School: 1,710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Elementary School and Columbine High School rank in Colorado?
Blue Heron Elementary School is 274th of 993 and Columbine High School is 82nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).