Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction vs Clifton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction
Grand Junction · Charter other · Grades K–9
457 students
Clifton Elementary School
Clifton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction Grand Junction, Colorado | Clifton Elementary School Clifton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #907 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #46264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 457 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Grand Junction | Clifton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 75.4%).
- •Clifton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.6).
- •Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is the larger school with 457 students compared with 346.
- •Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is a charter school while Clifton Elementary School is a public 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 Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction better than Clifton Elementary School?
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 Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction and Clifton Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Clifton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction: 457. Clifton Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction and Clifton Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Ascent Classical Academy of Grand Junction is unranked and Clifton Elementary School is 907th of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).