Ben Franklin Academy vs The Vanguard School (Elementary)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 85 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
956 students
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
949 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Academy Highlands Ranch, Colorado | The Vanguard School (Elementary) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 993 | #219 of 993 |
| National rank | #8184 of 50,301 | #15488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 956 | 949 |
| Enrollment | 956 | 949 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | – |
| Math proficiency | 60% | – |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Franklin Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 64.0).
- •Ben Franklin Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 23.7%).
- •The Vanguard School (Elementary) does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.3).
- •Ben Franklin Academy is the larger school with 956 students compared with 949.
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 Ben Franklin Academy better than The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Franklin Academy ranks higher (74.6 vs 64.0 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 Ben Franklin Academy and The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
About 85 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Academy: 956. The Vanguard School (Elementary): 949. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Academy and The Vanguard School (Elementary) rank in Colorado?
Ben Franklin Academy is 92nd of 993 and The Vanguard School (Elementary) is 219th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).