Columbine Elementary School vs Timberline PK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 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
Timberline PK-8
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
762 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary School Longmont, Colorado | Timberline PK-8 Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #778 of 993 | #903 of 993 |
| National rank | #41748 of 50,301 | #46030 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 231 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| 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 21%).
- •Timberline PK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 89.2%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.9).
- •Timberline PK-8 is the larger school with 762 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbine Elementary School better than Timberline PK-8?
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 Timberline PK-8?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary School: 231. Timberline PK-8: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary School and Timberline PK-8 rank in Colorado?
Columbine Elementary School is 778th of 993 and Timberline PK-8 is 903rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).