Aspen Elementary vs Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspen Elementary
Los Alamos · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
428 students
Mountain Elementary
Los Alamos · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
435 students
| Measure | Aspen Elementary Los Alamos, New Mexico | Mountain Elementary Los Alamos, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 416 | #2 of 416 |
| National rank | #17908 of 50,301 | #1990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 428 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 68% |
| city | Los Alamos | Los Alamos |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.1 vs 60.4).
- •Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Mountain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Mountain Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 17.1%).
- •Aspen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.4).
- •Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 428.
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 Aspen Elementary better than Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Elementary ranks higher (86.1 vs 60.4 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 Aspen Elementary and Mountain Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Los Alamos and Los Alamos in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspen Elementary: 428. Mountain Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspen Elementary and Mountain Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Aspen Elementary is 25th of 416 and Mountain Elementary is 2nd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).