Blue Heron Elementary School vs Grant Ranch ECE-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 521 m 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
Grant Ranch ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
334 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Elementary School Littleton, Colorado | Grant Ranch ECE-8 School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 993 | #788 of 993 |
| National rank | #18441 of 50,301 | #42057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 325 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 13% |
| city | Littleton | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Heron Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 24.4).
- •Blue Heron Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 13%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 67.4%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Grant Ranch ECE-8 School is the larger school with 334 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 Grant Ranch ECE-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Heron Elementary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 24.4 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 Blue Heron Elementary School and Grant Ranch ECE-8 School?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Littleton and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Elementary School: 325. Grant Ranch ECE-8 School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Elementary School and Grant Ranch ECE-8 School rank in Colorado?
Blue Heron Elementary School is 274th of 993 and Grant Ranch ECE-8 School is 788th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).