Lafayette Elementary School vs Meadowlark School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
Meadowlark School
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
747 students
| Measure | Lafayette Elementary School Lafayette, Colorado | Meadowlark School Erie, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 993 | #290 of 993 |
| National rank | #13435 of 50,301 | #19298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 497 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| city | Lafayette | Erie |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 58.4).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Meadowlark School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 20.1%).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 19.2).
- •Meadowlark School is the larger school with 747 students compared with 497.
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 Lafayette Elementary School better than Meadowlark School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Elementary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 58.4 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 Lafayette Elementary School and Meadowlark School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Erie in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Elementary School: 497. Meadowlark School: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Elementary School and Meadowlark School rank in Colorado?
Lafayette Elementary School is 177th of 993 and Meadowlark School is 290th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).