AXL Academy vs Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 81 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AXL Academy
Aurora · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
402 students
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Falcon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
400 students
| Measure | AXL Academy Aurora, Colorado | Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning Falcon, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 993 | #375 of 993 |
| National rank | #44256 of 50,301 | #23427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 402 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 33% |
| city | Aurora | Falcon |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 20.9).
- •Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning does better on math proficiency (33% vs 16%).
- •Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 79.6%).
- •AXL Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.4).
- •AXL Academy is the larger school with 402 students compared with 400.
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 AXL Academy better than Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
On the Success Index (US), Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning ranks higher (52.5 vs 20.9 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 AXL Academy and Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Falcon in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AXL Academy: 402. Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AXL Academy and Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning rank in Colorado?
AXL Academy is 855th of 993 and Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is 375th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).