Lake County Intermediate School vs Putnam Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 181 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
Putnam Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
| Measure | Lake County Intermediate School Leadville, Colorado | Putnam Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #800 of 993 | #704 of 993 |
| National rank | #42437 of 50,301 | #38231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 259 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Leadville | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.5 vs 23.8).
- •Putnam Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Putnam Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Lake County Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 77.1%).
- •Putnam Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 14.4).
- •Lake County Intermediate School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 258.
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 Putnam Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam Elementary School ranks higher (30.5 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 Putnam Elementary School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Leadville and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake County Intermediate School: 259. Putnam Elementary School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake County Intermediate School and Putnam Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Lake County Intermediate School is 800th of 993 and Putnam Elementary School is 704th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).