Foothills Elementary School vs Lowry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
Lowry Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Foothills Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Lowry Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 993 | #550 of 993 |
| National rank | #11000 of 50,301 | #31668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 40.4).
- •Foothills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Foothills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Foothills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 74.8%).
- •Lowry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
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 Foothills Elementary School better than Lowry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 40.4 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 Foothills Elementary School and Lowry Elementary School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Elementary School: 400. Lowry Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Elementary School and Lowry Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Foothills Elementary School is 127th of 993 and Lowry Elementary School is 550th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).