Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary vs Carbon Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary
FT Collins · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
Carbon Valley Academy
Frederick · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
245 students
| Measure | Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary FT Collins, Colorado | Carbon Valley Academy Frederick, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 993 | #626 of 993 |
| National rank | #28008 of 50,301 | #34804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 240 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 49.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | FT Collins | Frederick |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 35.7).
- •Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 49.8%).
- •Carbon Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •Carbon Valley Academy is the larger school with 245 students compared with 240.
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 of Arts and Knowledge Elementary better than Carbon Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary ranks higher (45.8 vs 35.7 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 of Arts and Knowledge Elementary and Carbon Valley Academy?
About 46 km in a straight line, between FT Collins and Frederick in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary: 240. Carbon Valley Academy: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary and Carbon Valley Academy rank in Colorado?
Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary is 472nd of 993 and Carbon Valley Academy is 626th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).