Carbon Valley Academy vs Spark! Discovery Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 4.1 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
Spark! Discovery Preschool
Frederick · Public other · Grades PK–PK
274 students
| Measure | Carbon Valley Academy Frederick, Colorado | Spark! Discovery Preschool Frederick, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #626 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #34804 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 245 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spark! Discovery Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 49.8%).
- •Carbon Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 27.4).
- •Spark! Discovery Preschool is the larger school with 274 students compared with 245.
- •Carbon Valley Academy is a charter school while Spark! Discovery Preschool 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 Spark! Discovery Preschool?
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 Carbon Valley Academy and Spark! Discovery Preschool?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbon Valley Academy: 245. Spark! Discovery Preschool: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbon Valley Academy and Spark! Discovery Preschool rank in Colorado?
Carbon Valley Academy is 626th of 993 and Spark! Discovery Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).