Columbine Elementary School vs Hayden Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 187 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbine Elementary School
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
Hayden Valley Elementary School
Hayden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary School Longmont, Colorado | Hayden Valley Elementary School Hayden, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #778 of 993 | #471 of 993 |
| National rank | #41748 of 50,301 | #27904 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 231 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Longmont | Hayden |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayden Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 24.9).
- •Hayden Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Hayden Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Hayden Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 89.2%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.5).
- •Hayden Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 231.
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 Hayden Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hayden Valley Elementary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 24.9 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 Hayden Valley Elementary School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Hayden in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary School: 231. Hayden Valley Elementary School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary School and Hayden Valley Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Columbine Elementary School is 778th of 993 and Hayden Valley Elementary School is 471st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).