Glacier Peak Elementary School vs Skyview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacier Peak Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Skyview Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
| Measure | Glacier Peak Elementary School Brighton, Colorado | Skyview Elementary School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 993 | #551 of 993 |
| National rank | #31381 of 50,301 | #31762 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 412 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Brighton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.8 vs 40.3).
- •Skyview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Glacier Peak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Glacier Peak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 57.7%).
- •Skyview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.2).
- •Glacier Peak Elementary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 326.
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 Glacier Peak Elementary School better than Skyview Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glacier Peak Elementary School and Skyview Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Peak Elementary School: 412. Skyview Elementary School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Peak Elementary School and Skyview Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Glacier Peak Elementary School is 539th of 993 and Skyview Elementary School is 551st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).