Central Elementary School vs Longs Peak Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
Longs Peak Middle School
Longmont · Public middle · Grades 5–8
381 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Longmont, Colorado | Longs Peak Middle School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 993 | #201 of 262 |
| National rank | #18636 of 50,301 | #12352 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 344 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 27.7).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 80.3%).
- •Longs Peak Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.4).
- •Longs Peak Middle School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 344.
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 Longs Peak Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (59.3 vs 27.7 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 Longs Peak Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 344. Longs Peak Middle School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Longs Peak Middle School rank in Colorado?
Central Elementary School is 279th of 993 and Longs Peak Middle School is 201st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).