Blue Mountain Elementary vs Niwot Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Mountain Elementary
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
Niwot Elementary School
Niwot · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Blue Mountain Elementary Longmont, Colorado | Niwot Elementary School Niwot, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #71 of 993 | #59 of 993 |
| National rank | #6796 of 50,301 | #6257 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 542 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| city | Longmont | Niwot |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niwot Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 76.8).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Niwot Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Niwot Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 17.2%).
- •Niwot Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Blue Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 411.
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 Mountain Elementary better than Niwot Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Niwot Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 76.8 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 Mountain Elementary and Niwot Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Niwot in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Mountain Elementary: 542. Niwot Elementary School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Mountain Elementary and Niwot Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Blue Mountain Elementary is 71st of 993 and Niwot Elementary School is 59th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).