Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning vs Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
298 students
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
677 students
| Measure | Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning Colorado Springs, Colorado | Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #144 of 993 | #43 of 307 |
| National rank | #12249 of 50,301 | #3204 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 298 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 68.6).
- •Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 39%).
- •Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.1).
- •Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs is the larger school with 677 students compared with 298.
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 Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning better than Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs?
On the Success Index (US), Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs ranks higher (70.4 vs 68.6 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 Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning and Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning: 298. Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning and Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs rank in Colorado?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is 144th of 993 and Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs is 43rd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).