Academy of Charter Schools vs Ryan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 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
Ryan Elementary School
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
| Measure | Academy of Charter Schools Westminster, Colorado | Ryan Elementary School Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #181 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #13603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,887 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 1,887 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ryan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Ryan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Ryan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 33.9%).
- •Ryan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.9).
- •Academy of Charter Schools is the larger school with 1,887 students compared with 511.
- •Academy of Charter Schools is a charter school while Ryan 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 Ryan 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 Ryan Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Charter Schools: 1,887. Ryan Elementary School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Charter Schools and Ryan Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Academy of Charter Schools is unranked and Ryan Elementary School is 181st of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).