Cache La Poudre Elementary School vs Penrose Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 245 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cache La Poudre Elementary School
Laporte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
281 students
Penrose Elementary School
Penrose · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
281 students
| Measure | Cache La Poudre Elementary School Laporte, Colorado | Penrose Elementary School Penrose, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 993 | #477 of 993 |
| National rank | #24964 of 50,301 | #28338 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 281 | 281 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Laporte | Penrose |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cache La Poudre Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 45.4).
- •Cache La Poudre Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Cache La Poudre Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Cache La Poudre Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 52%).
- •Penrose Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
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 Cache La Poudre Elementary School better than Penrose Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cache La Poudre Elementary School ranks higher (50.3 vs 45.4 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 Cache La Poudre Elementary School and Penrose Elementary School?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Laporte and Penrose in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cache La Poudre Elementary School: 281. Penrose Elementary School: 281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cache La Poudre Elementary School and Penrose Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cache La Poudre Elementary School is 406th of 993 and Penrose Elementary School is 477th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).