Appleton Elementary School vs Caprock Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appleton Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Caprock Academy
Grand Junction · Charter other · Grades K–12
871 students
| Measure | Appleton Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | Caprock Academy Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #407 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #25016 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 439 | 871 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 871 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 24% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 24%).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Caprock Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.3).
- •Caprock Academy is the larger school with 871 students compared with 439.
- •Appleton Elementary School is a public school while Caprock Academy 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 Appleton Elementary School better than Caprock Academy?
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 Appleton Elementary School and Caprock Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Elementary School: 439. Caprock Academy: 871. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Elementary School and Caprock Academy rank in Colorado?
Appleton Elementary School is 407th of 993 and Caprock Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).