Longfellow Elementary School vs Salida High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 921 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elementary School
Salida · Public elementary · Grades K–4
449 students
Salida High School
Salida · Public high · Grades 9–12
409 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elementary School Salida, Colorado | Salida High School Salida, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 993 | #68 of 307 |
| National rank | #17000 of 50,301 | #4334 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 449 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Salida | Salida |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salida High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 61.7).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Salida High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Salida High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 39.6%).
- •Longfellow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •Longfellow Elementary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 409.
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 Longfellow Elementary School better than Salida High School?
On the Success Index (US), Salida High School ranks higher (65.8 vs 61.7 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 Longfellow Elementary School and Salida High School?
About 921 m in a straight line, between Salida and Salida in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elementary School: 449. Salida High School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elementary School and Salida High School rank in Colorado?
Longfellow Elementary School is 248th of 993 and Salida High School is 68th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).