Cactus Valley Elementary School vs Willow Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 238 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
Willow Creek Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Cactus Valley Elementary School Silt, Colorado | Willow Creek Elementary School Centennial, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #459 of 993 | #60 of 993 |
| National rank | #27356 of 50,301 | #6281 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% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 68% |
| city | Silt | Centennial |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 46.7).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 49%).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 41.1%).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 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 Willow Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Creek Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 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 Willow Creek Elementary School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Silt and Centennial in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cactus Valley Elementary School: 462. Willow Creek Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cactus Valley Elementary School and Willow Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cactus Valley Elementary School is 459th of 993 and Willow Creek Elementary School is 60th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).