Buena Vista Elementary School vs Palmer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
194 students
Palmer High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Palmer High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 993 | #210 of 307 |
| National rank | #20878 of 50,301 | #11411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 194 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.1% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buena Vista Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 38.2).
- •Buena Vista Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Palmer High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 61.4%).
- •Buena Vista Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 23.0).
- •Palmer High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 194.
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 Buena Vista Elementary School better than Palmer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buena Vista Elementary School ranks higher (56.1 vs 38.2 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 Buena Vista Elementary School and Palmer High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary School: 194. Palmer High School: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary School and Palmer High School rank in Colorado?
Buena Vista Elementary School is 319th of 993 and Palmer High School is 210th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).