Foundations Academy vs Meadow Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foundations Academy
Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
763 students
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Lochbuie · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
440 students
| Measure | Foundations Academy Brighton, Colorado | Meadow Ridge Elementary School Lochbuie, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #449 of 993 | #433 of 993 |
| National rank | #26885 of 50,301 | #26039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 763 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 50.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | – |
| city | Brighton | Lochbuie |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 47.4).
- •Foundations Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 56.1%).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 50.9).
- •Foundations Academy is the larger school with 763 students compared with 440.
- •Foundations Academy is a charter school while Meadow Ridge Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Foundations Academy better than Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (48.7 vs 47.4 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 Foundations Academy and Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Lochbuie in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foundations Academy: 763. Meadow Ridge Elementary School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foundations Academy and Meadow Ridge Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Foundations Academy is 449th of 993 and Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 433rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).