Parmalee Elementary School vs Ralston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parmalee Elementary School
Indian Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
Ralston Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
289 students
| Measure | Parmalee Elementary School Indian Hills, Colorado | Ralston Elementary School Golden, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #16 of 993 | #18 of 993 |
| National rank | #3192 of 50,301 | #3488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 3.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Indian Hills | Golden |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (83.4 vs 82.8).
- •Ralston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Parmalee Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Ralston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 11.5%).
- •Parmalee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.1).
- •Ralston Elementary School is the larger school with 289 students compared with 278.
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 Parmalee Elementary School better than Ralston Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Parmalee Elementary School and Ralston Elementary School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Indian Hills and Golden in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parmalee Elementary School: 278. Ralston Elementary School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parmalee Elementary School and Ralston Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Parmalee Elementary School is 16th of 993 and Ralston Elementary School is 18th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).