Hulstrom K-8 vs Mesa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 136 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hulstrom K-8
Northglenn · Public elementary · Grades K–8
663 students
Mesa Elementary School
Fountain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students
| Measure | Hulstrom K-8 Northglenn, Colorado | Mesa Elementary School Fountain, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 993 | #630 of 993 |
| National rank | #2520 of 50,301 | #34977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 663 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 28% |
| city | Northglenn | Fountain |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hulstrom K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 35.5).
- •Hulstrom K-8 does better on math proficiency (82% vs 28%).
- •Hulstrom K-8 does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 42%).
- •Hulstrom K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.5% vs 51.5%).
- •Mesa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.4).
- •Mesa Elementary School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 663.
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 Hulstrom K-8 better than Mesa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hulstrom K-8 ranks higher (84.8 vs 35.5 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 Hulstrom K-8 and Mesa Elementary School?
About 136 km in a straight line, between Northglenn and Fountain in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hulstrom K-8: 663. Mesa Elementary School: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hulstrom K-8 and Mesa Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Hulstrom K-8 is 8th of 993 and Mesa Elementary School is 630th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).