Buffalo Trail Elementary School vs Eaglecrest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
632 students
Eaglecrest High School
Centennial · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,851 students
| Measure | Buffalo Trail Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Eaglecrest High School Centennial, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 993 | #132 of 307 |
| National rank | #25735 of 50,301 | #8253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 632 | 2,851 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 2,851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Aurora | Centennial |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eaglecrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 49.1).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Eaglecrest High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Eaglecrest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 38.1%).
- •Buffalo Trail Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.5).
- •Eaglecrest High School is the larger school with 2,851 students compared with 632.
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 Trail Elementary School better than Eaglecrest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Eaglecrest High School ranks higher (50.5 vs 49.1 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 Trail Elementary School and Eaglecrest High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Centennial in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School: 632. Eaglecrest High School: 2,851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Trail Elementary School and Eaglecrest High School rank in Colorado?
Buffalo Trail Elementary School is 429th of 993 and Eaglecrest High School is 132nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).