Ashley Elementary School vs Prairie Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Firestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | Ashley Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Prairie Ridge Elementary School Firestone, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #967 of 993 | #425 of 993 |
| National rank | #48407 of 50,301 | #25583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 387 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 40% |
| city | Denver | Firestone |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 13.2).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 12%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 86%).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.8).
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 Ashley Elementary School better than Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (49.4 vs 13.2 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 Ashley Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Denver and Firestone in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashley Elementary School: 387. Prairie Ridge Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashley Elementary School and Prairie Ridge Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Ashley Elementary School is 967th of 993 and Prairie Ridge Elementary School is 425th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).