AXL Academy vs Vanguard Classical School - East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 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
Vanguard Classical School - East
Aurora · Charter other · Grades K–12
690 students
| Measure | AXL Academy Aurora, Colorado | Vanguard Classical School - East Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #855 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #44256 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 402 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 18% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanguard Classical School - East does better on math proficiency (18% vs 16%).
- •AXL Academy does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 28%).
- •AXL Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 79.7%).
- •Vanguard Classical School - East does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •Vanguard Classical School - East is the larger school with 690 students compared with 402.
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 Vanguard Classical School - East?
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 AXL Academy and Vanguard Classical School - East?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AXL Academy: 402. Vanguard Classical School - East: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AXL Academy and Vanguard Classical School - East rank in Colorado?
AXL Academy is 855th of 993 and Vanguard Classical School - East is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).