American Academy vs Meadow View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
American Academy
Castle Pines · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
2,803 students
Meadow View Elementary School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
508 students
| Measure | American Academy Castle Pines, Colorado | Meadow View Elementary School Castle Rock, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 993 | #356 of 993 |
| National rank | #10558 of 50,301 | #22308 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 2,803 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 2,803 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 41% |
| city | Castle Pines | Castle Rock |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •American Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 54.1).
- •American Academy does better on math proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •American Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •American Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 25.6%).
- •American Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.1).
- •American Academy is the larger school with 2,803 students compared with 508.
- •American Academy is a charter school while Meadow View 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 American Academy better than Meadow View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), American Academy ranks higher (71.0 vs 54.1 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 American Academy and Meadow View Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Castle Pines and Castle Rock in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
American Academy: 2,803. Meadow View Elementary School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do American Academy and Meadow View Elementary School rank in Colorado?
American Academy is 122nd of 993 and Meadow View Elementary School is 356th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).