Buffalo Ridge Elementary School vs Patriot Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Patriot Elementary School
Fort Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
| Measure | Buffalo Ridge Elementary School Castle Rock, Colorado | Patriot Elementary School Fort Carson, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 993 | #573 of 993 |
| National rank | #6922 of 50,301 | #32574 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 524 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 29% |
| city | Castle Rock | Fort Carson |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 39.1).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 29%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 38%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 40.3%).
- •Patriot Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 523.
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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary School better than Patriot Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (76.6 vs 39.1 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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and Patriot Elementary School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Castle Rock and Fort Carson in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School: 524. Patriot Elementary School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and Patriot Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is 73rd of 993 and Patriot Elementary School is 573rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).