Lake County Intermediate School vs Mortensen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake County Intermediate School
Leadville · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
259 students
Mortensen Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
| Measure | Lake County Intermediate School Leadville, Colorado | Mortensen Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #800 of 993 | #438 of 993 |
| National rank | #42437 of 50,301 | #26378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 259 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Leadville | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mortensen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 23.8).
- •Mortensen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Mortensen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Mortensen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 66.8%).
- •Mortensen Elementary School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 259.
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 Lake County Intermediate School better than Mortensen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mortensen Elementary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 23.8 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 Lake County Intermediate School and Mortensen Elementary School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Leadville and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake County Intermediate School: 259. Mortensen Elementary School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake County Intermediate School and Mortensen Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Lake County Intermediate School is 800th of 993 and Mortensen Elementary School is 438th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).