Appleton Elementary School vs Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 318 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
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Appleton Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School Lafayette, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 993 | #502 of 993 |
| National rank | #25016 of 50,301 | #29414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| city | Grand Junction | Lafayette |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Appleton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 43.8).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Appleton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 46.2%).
- •Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.3).
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 Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Appleton Elementary School ranks higher (50.2 vs 43.8 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 Appleton Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School?
About 318 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Lafayette in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Appleton Elementary School: 439. Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Appleton Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Appleton Elementary School is 407th of 993 and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School is 502nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).