Animas Valley Elementary School vs Turman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 311 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
Turman Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
185 students
| Measure | Animas Valley Elementary School Durango, Colorado | Turman Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 993 | #608 of 993 |
| National rank | #18759 of 50,301 | #34285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 185 | 185 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Durango | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Animas Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 36.6).
- •Animas Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Animas Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Animas Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 72.4%).
- •Animas Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.9).
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 Turman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Animas Valley Elementary School ranks higher (59.1 vs 36.6 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 Turman Elementary School?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Durango and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Animas Valley Elementary School: 185. Turman Elementary School: 185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Animas Valley Elementary School and Turman Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Animas Valley Elementary School is 282nd of 993 and Turman Elementary School is 608th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).