Foothills Elementary School vs Hutchinson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
Hutchinson Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
| Measure | Foothills Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado | Hutchinson Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #648 of 993 | #304 of 993 |
| National rank | #35849 of 50,301 | #19719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 363 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hutchinson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 34.1).
- •Hutchinson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Hutchinson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Hutchinson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 60.6%).
- •Foothills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •Foothills Elementary School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 328.
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 Hutchinson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hutchinson Elementary School ranks higher (57.8 vs 34.1 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 Hutchinson Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Elementary School: 363. Hutchinson Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Elementary School and Hutchinson Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Foothills Elementary School is 648th of 993 and Hutchinson Elementary School is 304th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).