Mountain Sage Community School vs Riffenburgh Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Sage Community School
Fort Collins · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
265 students
Riffenburgh Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | Mountain Sage Community School Fort Collins, Colorado | Riffenburgh Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 993 | #202 of 993 |
| National rank | #23049 of 50,301 | #14676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 265 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 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 53.0).
- •Riffenburgh Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Riffenburgh Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Mountain Sage Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 34.5%).
- •Riffenburgh Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.6).
- •Riffenburgh Elementary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 265.
- •Mountain Sage Community School is a charter school while Riffenburgh Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mountain Sage Community School better than Riffenburgh Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Riffenburgh Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 53.0 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 Mountain Sage Community School and Riffenburgh Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Sage Community School: 265. Riffenburgh Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Sage Community School and Riffenburgh Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Mountain Sage Community School is 369th of 993 and Riffenburgh Elementary School is 202nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).