Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary vs Linton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 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
Linton Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
| Measure | Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary FT Collins, Colorado | Linton Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #472 of 993 | #501 of 993 |
| National rank | #28008 of 50,301 | #29403 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 240 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | FT Collins | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 43.8).
- •Linton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.5% vs 67.4%).
- •Linton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.1).
- •Linton Elementary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 240.
- •Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary is a charter school while Linton Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Linton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary ranks higher (45.8 vs 43.8 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 Linton Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between FT Collins and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary: 240. Linton Elementary School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary and Linton Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary is 472nd of 993 and Linton Elementary School is 501st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).