Central Elementary School vs Columbine Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 107 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Commerce City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
421 students
Columbine Elementary School
Fort Morgan · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
421 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Commerce City, Colorado | Columbine Elementary School Fort Morgan, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 993 | #799 of 993 |
| National rank | #49120 of 50,301 | #42414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 421 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | Commerce City | Fort Morgan |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 11.2).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 90.5%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.5).
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 Central Elementary School better than Columbine Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine Elementary School ranks higher (23.8 vs 11.2 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 Central Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Commerce City and Fort Morgan in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 421. Columbine Elementary School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Columbine Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Central Elementary School is 982nd of 993 and Columbine Elementary School is 799th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).