Columbine Elementary School vs Sherman Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbine Elementary School
Fort Morgan · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
421 students
Sherman Early Childhood Center
Fort Morgan · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
409 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary School Fort Morgan, Colorado | Sherman Early Childhood Center Fort Morgan, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #799 of 993 | #468 of 993 |
| National rank | #42414 of 50,301 | #27789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 421 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Fort Morgan | Fort Morgan |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 23.8).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 59.7%).
- •Sherman Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.8).
- •Columbine Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 409.
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 Sherman Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Early Childhood Center ranks higher (46.2 vs 23.8 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 Sherman Early Childhood Center?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Morgan and Fort Morgan in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary School: 421. Sherman Early Childhood Center: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary School and Sherman Early Childhood Center rank in Colorado?
Columbine Elementary School is 799th of 993 and Sherman Early Childhood Center is 468th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).