Carver Elementary School vs Russell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
205 students
Russell Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
| Measure | Carver Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Russell Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #722 of 993 | #176 of 262 |
| National rank | #38981 of 50,301 | #11217 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 205 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 29.3).
- •Carver Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Russell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 78.5%).
- •Carver Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.8).
- •Russell Middle School is the larger school with 520 students compared with 205.
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 Carver Elementary School better than Russell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Russell Middle School ranks higher (33.4 vs 29.3 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 Carver Elementary School and Russell Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Elementary School: 205. Russell Middle School: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Elementary School and Russell Middle School rank in Colorado?
Carver Elementary School is 722nd of 993 and Russell Middle School is 176th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).