Lesher Middle School vs Riffenburgh Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lesher Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
766 students
Riffenburgh Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | Lesher Middle School Fort Collins, Colorado | Riffenburgh Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 262 | #202 of 993 |
| National rank | #5025 of 15,369 | #14676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 766 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 766 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.5% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| city | Fort Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riffenburgh Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 62.1).
- •Riffenburgh Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Riffenburgh Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Lesher Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Riffenburgh Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.7).
- •Lesher Middle School is the larger school with 766 students compared with 443.
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 Lesher Middle School better than Riffenburgh Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riffenburgh Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 62.1 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 Lesher Middle School and Riffenburgh Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lesher Middle School: 766. Riffenburgh Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lesher Middle School and Riffenburgh Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Lesher Middle School is 57th of 262 and Riffenburgh Elementary School is 202nd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).