Buffalo Ridge Elementary School vs Timber Trail Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 905 m 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
Timber Trail Elementary School
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Buffalo Ridge Elementary School Castle Rock, Colorado | Timber Trail Elementary School Castle Rock, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #73 of 993 | #83 of 993 |
| National rank | #6922 of 50,301 | #7364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 6.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| city | Castle Rock | Castle Rock |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.6 vs 76.0).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Timber Trail Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Timber Trail Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.3% vs 13.2%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.5).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 380.
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 Timber Trail Elementary School?
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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and Timber Trail Elementary School?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Castle Rock and Castle Rock in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School: 524. Timber Trail Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and Timber Trail Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School is 73rd of 993 and Timber Trail Elementary School is 83rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).