Adams Elementary School vs The Vanguard School (Middle)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 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
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
243 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | The Vanguard School (Middle) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #848 of 993 | #47 of 262 |
| National rank | #44070 of 50,301 | #4407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 299 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 18% | – |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Vanguard School (Middle) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 21.2).
- •The Vanguard School (Middle) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 88.6%).
- •Adams Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.2).
- •Adams Elementary School is the larger school with 299 students compared with 243.
- •Adams Elementary School is a public school while The Vanguard School (Middle) is a charter 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 Adams Elementary School better than The Vanguard School (Middle)?
On the Success Index (US), The Vanguard School (Middle) ranks higher (64.9 vs 21.2 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 Adams Elementary School and The Vanguard School (Middle)?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary School: 299. The Vanguard School (Middle): 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary School and The Vanguard School (Middle) rank in Colorado?
Adams Elementary School is 848th of 993 and The Vanguard School (Middle) is 47th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).