Fall River Elementary School vs Mead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fall River Elementary School
Longmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Mead High School
Longmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,174 students
| Measure | Fall River Elementary School Longmont, Colorado | Mead High School Longmont, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #299 of 993 | #100 of 307 |
| National rank | #19513 of 50,301 | #6138 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 520 | 1,174 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 1,174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Longmont | Longmont |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.1 vs 58.7).
- •Fall River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Mead High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Mead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 30.2%).
- •Fall River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.3).
- •Mead High School is the larger school with 1,174 students compared with 520.
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 Fall River Elementary School better than Mead High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fall River Elementary School and Mead High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Longmont and Longmont in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fall River Elementary School: 520. Mead High School: 1,174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fall River Elementary School and Mead High School rank in Colorado?
Fall River Elementary School is 299th of 993 and Mead High School is 100th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).