Brantner Elementary School vs West Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brantner Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
West Ridge Elementary
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | Brantner Elementary School Thornton, Colorado | West Ridge Elementary Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 993 | #291 of 993 |
| National rank | #26413 of 50,301 | #19326 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 574 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 48.1).
- •West Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •West Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 47%).
- •West Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 40.9%).
- •Brantner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.3).
- •West Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 690 students compared with 574.
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 Brantner Elementary School better than West Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Ridge Elementary ranks higher (58.4 vs 48.1 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 Brantner Elementary School and West Ridge Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brantner Elementary School: 574. West Ridge Elementary: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brantner Elementary School and West Ridge Elementary rank in Colorado?
Brantner Elementary School is 439th of 993 and West Ridge Elementary is 291st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).