Clifton Elementary School vs Rocky Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Elementary School
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | Clifton Elementary School Clifton, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Elementary School Clifton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #907 of 993 | #832 of 993 |
| National rank | #46264 of 50,301 | #43603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 346 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Clifton | Clifton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Mountain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 17.6).
- •Rocky Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Rocky Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 17%).
- •Clifton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 79.5%).
- •Rocky Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.0).
- •Rocky Mountain Elementary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 346.
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 Clifton Elementary School better than Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Mountain Elementary School ranks higher (22.0 vs 17.6 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 Clifton Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Clifton and Clifton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton Elementary School: 346. Rocky Mountain Elementary School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Clifton Elementary School is 907th of 993 and Rocky Mountain Elementary School is 832nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).