Carbon Valley Academy vs Thunder Valley PK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 4.2 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
Thunder Valley PK-8
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
880 students
| Measure | Carbon Valley Academy Frederick, Colorado | Thunder Valley PK-8 Frederick, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 993 | #839 of 993 |
| National rank | #34804 of 50,301 | #43815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 245 | 880 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 880 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carbon Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 21.7).
- •Carbon Valley Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Carbon Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Carbon Valley Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 63.1%).
- •Carbon Valley Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.0).
- •Thunder Valley PK-8 is the larger school with 880 students compared with 245.
- •Carbon Valley Academy is a charter school while Thunder Valley PK-8 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 Thunder Valley PK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Carbon Valley Academy ranks higher (35.7 vs 21.7 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 Thunder Valley PK-8?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carbon Valley Academy: 245. Thunder Valley PK-8: 880. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carbon Valley Academy and Thunder Valley PK-8 rank in Colorado?
Carbon Valley Academy is 626th of 993 and Thunder Valley PK-8 is 839th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).