Arkansas Elementary School vs Vanguard Classical School - East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arkansas Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
Vanguard Classical School - East
Aurora · Charter other · Grades K–12
690 students
| Measure | Arkansas Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Vanguard Classical School - East Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #810 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #42866 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 432 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanguard Classical School - East does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Vanguard Classical School - East does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Arkansas Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75% vs 79.7%).
- •Arkansas Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •Vanguard Classical School - East is the larger school with 690 students compared with 432.
- •Arkansas Elementary School is a public school while Vanguard Classical School - East 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 Arkansas Elementary School better than Vanguard Classical School - East?
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 Arkansas Elementary School and Vanguard Classical School - East?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arkansas Elementary School: 432. Vanguard Classical School - East: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arkansas Elementary School and Vanguard Classical School - East rank in Colorado?
Arkansas Elementary School is 810th of 993 and Vanguard Classical School - East is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).