Columbine Elementary School vs Rocky Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 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
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary School Longmont, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Elementary School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #778 of 993 | #902 of 993 |
| National rank | #41748 of 50,301 | #46028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 231 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 18.1).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Rocky Mountain Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.9% vs 89.2%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.7).
- •Rocky Mountain Elementary School is the larger school with 315 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 Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine Elementary School ranks higher (24.9 vs 18.1 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 Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary School: 231. Rocky Mountain Elementary School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Columbine Elementary School is 778th of 993 and Rocky Mountain Elementary School is 902nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).