Carbon Valley Academy vs Legacy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 905 m 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
Legacy Elementary School
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Carbon Valley Academy Frederick, Colorado | Legacy Elementary School Frederick, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 993 | #469 of 993 |
| National rank | #34804 of 50,301 | #27838 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 245 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 39% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 35.7).
- •Legacy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Legacy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Legacy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 49.8%).
- •Carbon Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.2).
- •Legacy Elementary School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 245.
- •Carbon Valley Academy is a charter school while Legacy Elementary School 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 Legacy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Elementary School ranks higher (46.1 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 Legacy Elementary School?
About 905 m in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbon Valley Academy: 245. Legacy Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbon Valley Academy and Legacy Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Carbon Valley Academy is 626th of 993 and Legacy Elementary School is 469th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).