Academy of Charter Schools vs Cotton Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Charter Schools
Westminster · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,887 students
Cotton Creek Elementary School
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
| Measure | Academy of Charter Schools Westminster, Colorado | Cotton Creek Elementary School Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #347 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #22001 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,887 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 1,887 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Charter Schools does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Academy of Charter Schools does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Academy of Charter Schools does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 43.5%).
- •Cotton Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.9).
- •Academy of Charter Schools is the larger school with 1,887 students compared with 455.
- •Academy of Charter Schools is a charter school while Cotton Creek 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 Charter Schools better than Cotton Creek Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy of Charter Schools and Cotton Creek Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Charter Schools: 1,887. Cotton Creek Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Charter Schools and Cotton Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Academy of Charter Schools is unranked and Cotton Creek Elementary School is 347th of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).