Atlas Preparatory Elementary School vs Carmel Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
286 students
Carmel Community School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–8
490 students
| Measure | Atlas Preparatory Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Carmel Community School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 993 | #852 of 993 |
| National rank | #38245 of 50,301 | #44202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 286 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 9% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Atlas Preparatory Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 21.0).
- •Atlas Preparatory Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 87.6%).
- •Carmel Community School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Carmel Community School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 286.
- •Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is a charter school while Carmel Community 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 Atlas Preparatory Elementary School better than Carmel Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Atlas Preparatory Elementary School ranks higher (30.4 vs 21.0 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 Atlas Preparatory Elementary School and Carmel Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School: 286. Carmel Community School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Atlas Preparatory Elementary School and Carmel Community School rank in Colorado?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is 705th of 993 and Carmel Community School is 852nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).