Isabella Bird Community School vs Park Lane Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isabella Bird Community School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Park Lane Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
| Measure | Isabella Bird Community School Denver, Colorado | Park Lane Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 993 | #987 of 993 |
| National rank | #16847 of 50,301 | #49489 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 91.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isabella Bird Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 9.9).
- •Isabella Bird Community School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 12%).
- •Isabella Bird Community School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Isabella Bird Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 91.8%).
- •Park Lane Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.0).
- •Isabella Bird Community School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 486.
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 Isabella Bird Community School better than Park Lane Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Isabella Bird Community School ranks higher (61.9 vs 9.9 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 Isabella Bird Community School and Park Lane Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isabella Bird Community School: 487. Park Lane Elementary School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isabella Bird Community School and Park Lane Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Isabella Bird Community School is 241st of 993 and Park Lane Elementary School is 987th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).