Heatherwood Elementary School vs Niwot High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherwood Elementary School
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
252 students
Niwot High School
Niwot · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,509 students
| Measure | Heatherwood Elementary School Boulder, Colorado | Niwot High School Niwot, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 993 | #71 of 307 |
| National rank | #13963 of 50,301 | #4366 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 252 | 1,509 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 1,509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| city | Boulder | Niwot |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.2 vs 65.7).
- •Niwot High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Niwot High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Heatherwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 25.6%).
- •Heatherwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 23.6).
- •Niwot High School is the larger school with 1,509 students compared with 252.
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 Heatherwood Elementary School better than Niwot High 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 Heatherwood Elementary School and Niwot High School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Boulder and Niwot in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heatherwood Elementary School: 252. Niwot High School: 1,509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heatherwood Elementary School and Niwot High School rank in Colorado?
Heatherwood Elementary School is 186th of 993 and Niwot High School is 71st of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).