Carbon Valley Academy vs Centennial Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carbon Valley Academy
Frederick · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
245 students
Centennial Elementary
Firestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
| Measure | Carbon Valley Academy Frederick, Colorado | Centennial Elementary Firestone, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 993 | #445 of 993 |
| National rank | #34804 of 50,301 | #26649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 245 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 41% |
| city | Frederick | Firestone |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 35.7).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 49.8%).
- •Carbon Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.4).
- •Centennial Elementary is the larger school with 525 students compared with 245.
- •Carbon Valley Academy is a charter school while Centennial Elementary is a public 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 Carbon Valley Academy better than Centennial Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 35.7 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 Carbon Valley Academy and Centennial Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Firestone in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbon Valley Academy: 245. Centennial Elementary: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbon Valley Academy and Centennial Elementary rank in Colorado?
Carbon Valley Academy is 626th of 993 and Centennial Elementary is 445th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).