Garfield Elementary School vs Sarah Milner 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.
Garfield Elementary School
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
213 students
Sarah Milner Elementary School
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Loveland, Colorado | Sarah Milner Elementary School Loveland, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #457 of 993 | #683 of 993 |
| National rank | #27212 of 50,301 | #37248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 213 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Loveland | Loveland |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 32.0).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 53.4%).
- •Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •Sarah Milner Elementary School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 213.
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 Garfield Elementary School better than Sarah Milner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 32.0 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 Garfield Elementary School and Sarah Milner Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Loveland and Loveland in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 213. Sarah Milner Elementary School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Sarah Milner Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Garfield Elementary School is 457th of 993 and Sarah Milner Elementary School is 683rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).