Foothills Elementary School vs Rooney Ranch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.9 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
Rooney Ranch Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students
| Measure | Foothills Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado | Rooney Ranch Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #648 of 993 | #106 of 993 |
| National rank | #35849 of 50,301 | #9137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 363 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 7.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 58% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rooney Ranch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 34.1).
- •Rooney Ranch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 22%).
- •Rooney Ranch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Rooney Ranch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 60.6%).
- •Foothills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.0).
- •Rooney Ranch Elementary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 363.
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 Rooney Ranch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rooney Ranch Elementary School ranks higher (73.2 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 Rooney Ranch Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Elementary School: 363. Rooney Ranch Elementary School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Elementary School and Rooney Ranch Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Foothills Elementary School is 648th of 993 and Rooney Ranch Elementary School is 106th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).