Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School vs Foundations Academy
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.
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Foundations Academy
Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
763 students
| Measure | Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School Brighton, Colorado | Foundations Academy Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #475 of 993 | #449 of 993 |
| National rank | #28094 of 50,301 | #26885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 672 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 50.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Brighton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foundations Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 45.7).
- •Foundations Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 48.2%).
- •Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 50.9).
- •Foundations Academy is the larger school with 763 students compared with 672.
- •Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is a public school while Foundations Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School better than Foundations Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Foundations Academy ranks higher (47.4 vs 45.7 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 Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School and Foundations Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School: 672. Foundations Academy: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School and Foundations Academy rank in Colorado?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is 475th of 993 and Foundations Academy is 449th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).