Canon Elementary School vs The Vanguard School (Elementary)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canon Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public other · Grades PK–PK
140 students
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
949 students
| Measure | Canon Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | The Vanguard School (Elementary) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #219 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #15488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 140 | 949 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 949 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 23.7%).
- •The Vanguard School (Elementary) does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 23.3).
- •The Vanguard School (Elementary) is the larger school with 949 students compared with 140.
- •Canon Elementary School is a public school while The Vanguard School (Elementary) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Canon Elementary School better than The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
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 Canon Elementary School and The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canon Elementary School: 140. The Vanguard School (Elementary): 949. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canon Elementary School and The Vanguard School (Elementary) rank in Colorado?
Canon Elementary School is unranked and The Vanguard School (Elementary) is 219th of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).