Carmel Community School vs Monterey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 887 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Community School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–8
490 students
Monterey Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Carmel Community School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Monterey Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #852 of 993 | #901 of 993 |
| National rank | #44202 of 50,301 | #45925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 17% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carmel Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 18.3).
- •Monterey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Carmel Community School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Monterey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 87.6%).
- •Carmel Community School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •Carmel Community School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 272.
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 Carmel Community School better than Monterey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carmel Community School ranks higher (21.0 vs 18.3 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 Carmel Community School and Monterey Elementary School?
About 887 m in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Community School: 490. Monterey Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Community School and Monterey Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Carmel Community School is 852nd of 993 and Monterey Elementary School is 901st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).