Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning vs Villa Bella Expeditionary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 67 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
Villa Bella Expeditionary School
Pueblo · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
| Measure | Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning Colorado Springs, Colorado | Villa Bella Expeditionary School Pueblo, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 993 | #342 of 993 |
| National rank | #12249 of 50,301 | #21905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 298 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Colorado Springs | Pueblo |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 54.7).
- •Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 33.2%).
- •Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.9).
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 Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning ranks higher (68.6 vs 54.7 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 Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning and Villa Bella Expeditionary School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Pueblo in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning: 298. Villa Bella Expeditionary School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning and Villa Bella Expeditionary School rank in Colorado?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is 144th of 993 and Villa Bella Expeditionary School is 342nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).