Carlson Elementary School vs Gilpin County Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlson Elementary School
Idaho Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
144 students
Gilpin County Elementary School
Black Hawk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
192 students
| Measure | Carlson Elementary School Idaho Springs, Colorado | Gilpin County Elementary School Black Hawk, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #646 of 993 | #310 of 993 |
| National rank | #35764 of 50,301 | #19989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 144 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 144 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Idaho Springs | Black Hawk |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilpin County Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 34.2).
- •Gilpin County Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Gilpin County Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Carlson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 47.9%).
- •Carlson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.5).
- •Gilpin County Elementary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 144.
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 Carlson Elementary School better than Gilpin County Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilpin County Elementary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 34.2 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 Carlson Elementary School and Gilpin County Elementary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Idaho Springs and Black Hawk in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlson Elementary School: 144. Gilpin County Elementary School: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlson Elementary School and Gilpin County Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Carlson Elementary School is 646th of 993 and Gilpin County Elementary School is 310th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).