Animas Valley Elementary School vs Del Norte Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Animas Valley Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
185 students
Del Norte Elementary School
Del Norte · Public elementary · Grades K–6
187 students
| Measure | Animas Valley Elementary School Durango, Colorado | Del Norte Elementary School Del Norte, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 993 | #719 of 993 |
| National rank | #18759 of 50,301 | #38920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 185 | 187 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Durango | Del Norte |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animas Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 29.4).
- •Animas Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Animas Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Animas Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 56.7%).
- •Del Norte Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.3).
- •Del Norte Elementary School is the larger school with 187 students compared with 185.
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 Animas Valley Elementary School better than Del Norte Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Animas Valley Elementary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 29.4 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 Animas Valley Elementary School and Del Norte Elementary School?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Durango and Del Norte in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animas Valley Elementary School: 185. Del Norte Elementary School: 187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animas Valley Elementary School and Del Norte Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Animas Valley Elementary School is 282nd of 993 and Del Norte Elementary School is 719th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).