Flatirons Elementary School vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flatirons Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades K–5
163 students
Whittier Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades K–5
269 students
| Measure | Flatirons Elementary School Boulder, Colorado | Whittier Elementary School Boulder, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 993 | #196 of 993 |
| National rank | #10053 of 50,301 | #14367 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 163 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 163 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Boulder | Boulder |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flatirons Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 65.7).
- •Flatirons Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Flatirons Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 42%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Whittier Elementary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 163.
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 Flatirons Elementary School better than Whittier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Flatirons Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 65.7 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 Flatirons Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Boulder in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flatirons Elementary School: 163. Whittier Elementary School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flatirons Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Flatirons Elementary School is 115th of 993 and Whittier Elementary School is 196th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).