Adams Elementary School vs Carmel Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
Carmel Community School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–8
490 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Carmel Community School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #848 of 993 | #852 of 993 |
| National rank | #44070 of 50,301 | #44202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 299 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 9% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.2 vs 21.0).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 9%).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Carmel Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 88.6%).
- •Carmel Community School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.0).
- •Carmel Community School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 299.
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 Adams Elementary School better than Carmel Community 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 Adams Elementary School and Carmel Community School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary School: 299. Carmel Community School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary School and Carmel Community School rank in Colorado?
Adams Elementary School is 848th of 993 and Carmel Community School is 852nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).