Community Montessori School vs Parmalee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Montessori School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
277 students
Parmalee Elementary School
Indian Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | Community Montessori School Boulder, Colorado | Parmalee Elementary School Indian Hills, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #333 of 993 | #16 of 993 |
| National rank | #21429 of 50,301 | #3192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 277 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.2% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Boulder | Indian Hills |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parmalee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 55.3).
- •Parmalee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Parmalee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Parmalee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 29.2%).
- •Parmalee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.5).
- •Parmalee Elementary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 277.
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 Community Montessori School better than Parmalee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parmalee Elementary School ranks higher (83.4 vs 55.3 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 Community Montessori School and Parmalee Elementary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Indian Hills in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Montessori School: 277. Parmalee Elementary School: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Montessori School and Parmalee Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Community Montessori School is 333rd of 993 and Parmalee Elementary School is 16th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).