Columbine Elementary School vs Foothill Elementary School
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.
Columbine Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
Foothill Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary School Boulder, Colorado | Foothill Elementary School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #790 of 993 | #82 of 993 |
| National rank | #42222 of 50,301 | #7253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 369 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 59% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 24.1).
- •Foothill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 23%).
- •Foothill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 30%).
- •Foothill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 73.2%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.8).
- •Foothill Elementary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 369.
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 Columbine Elementary School better than Foothill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Elementary School ranks higher (76.1 vs 24.1 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 Columbine Elementary School and Foothill Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary School: 369. Foothill Elementary School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary School and Foothill Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Columbine Elementary School is 790th of 993 and Foothill Elementary School is 82nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).