Glacier Peak Elementary School vs Stellar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 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
Stellar Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Glacier Peak Elementary School Brighton, Colorado | Stellar Elementary School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 993 | #696 of 993 |
| National rank | #31381 of 50,301 | #37840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 412 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Brighton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacier Peak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 31.1).
- •Stellar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Glacier Peak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Glacier Peak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 67.9%).
- •Stellar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.2).
- •Stellar Elementary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 412.
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 Stellar Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Glacier Peak Elementary School ranks higher (40.8 vs 31.1 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 Glacier Peak Elementary School and Stellar Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Peak Elementary School: 412. Stellar Elementary School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Peak Elementary School and Stellar Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Glacier Peak Elementary School is 539th of 993 and Stellar Elementary School is 696th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).