Cactus Valley Elementary School vs High Plains Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 239 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cactus Valley Elementary School
Silt · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
High Plains Elementary School
Greenwood Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Cactus Valley Elementary School Silt, Colorado | High Plains Elementary School Greenwood Village, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #459 of 993 | #141 of 993 |
| National rank | #27356 of 50,301 | #11722 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| city | Silt | Greenwood Village |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •High Plains Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 46.7).
- •High Plains Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •High Plains Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 49%).
- •High Plains Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 41.1%).
- •High Plains Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.1).
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 Cactus Valley Elementary School better than High Plains Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), High Plains Elementary School ranks higher (69.4 vs 46.7 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 Cactus Valley Elementary School and High Plains Elementary School?
About 239 km in a straight line, between Silt and Greenwood Village in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Valley Elementary School: 462. High Plains Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Valley Elementary School and High Plains Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cactus Valley Elementary School is 459th of 993 and High Plains Elementary School is 141st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).