Canon Exploratory School vs Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 146 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canon Exploratory School
Canon City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
316 students
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
Wheat Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
| Measure | Canon Exploratory School Canon City, Colorado | Peak Expeditionary - Pennington Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #465 of 993 | #682 of 993 |
| National rank | #27734 of 50,301 | #37237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 316 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Canon City | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canon Exploratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 32.0).
- •Canon Exploratory School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Canon Exploratory School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Peak Expeditionary - Pennington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 53.2%).
- •Canon Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.6).
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 Canon Exploratory School better than Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
On the Success Index (US), Canon Exploratory School ranks higher (46.2 vs 32.0 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 Canon Exploratory School and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Canon City and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canon Exploratory School: 316. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canon Exploratory School and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington rank in Colorado?
Canon Exploratory School is 465th of 993 and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is 682nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).