Arrowhead Elementary School vs Side Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Side Creek Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
512 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Side Creek Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 993 | #874 of 993 |
| National rank | #35891 of 50,301 | #44933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 499 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arrowhead Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 19.9).
- •Arrowhead Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 71.9%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.0).
- •Side Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 499.
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 Arrowhead Elementary School better than Side Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Arrowhead Elementary School ranks higher (34.0 vs 19.9 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 Arrowhead Elementary School and Side Creek Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Elementary School: 499. Side Creek Elementary School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Elementary School and Side Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Arrowhead Elementary School is 650th of 993 and Side Creek Elementary School is 874th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).