Garnet Mesa Elementary School vs Isabella Bird Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 298 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garnet Mesa Elementary School
Delta · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
Isabella Bird Community School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Garnet Mesa Elementary School Delta, Colorado | Isabella Bird Community School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 993 | #241 of 993 |
| National rank | #35259 of 50,301 | #16847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| city | Delta | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isabella Bird Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 35.0).
- •Isabella Bird Community School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Isabella Bird Community School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Isabella Bird Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 63.3%).
- •Garnet Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.0).
- •Garnet Mesa Elementary School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 487.
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 Garnet Mesa Elementary School better than Isabella Bird Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Isabella Bird Community School ranks higher (61.9 vs 35.0 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 Garnet Mesa Elementary School and Isabella Bird Community School?
About 298 km in a straight line, between Delta and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garnet Mesa Elementary School: 488. Isabella Bird Community School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garnet Mesa Elementary School and Isabella Bird Community School rank in Colorado?
Garnet Mesa Elementary School is 637th of 993 and Isabella Bird Community School is 241st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).