Cedar Ridge Elementary School vs Desert Sage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Pueblo West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Desert Sage Elementary School
Pueblo West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
| Measure | Cedar Ridge Elementary School Pueblo West, Colorado | Desert Sage Elementary School Pueblo West, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 993 | #678 of 993 |
| National rank | #24249 of 50,301 | #37027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 25% |
| city | Pueblo West | Pueblo West |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 32.3).
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 60.1%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.1).
- •Cedar Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 368.
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 Cedar Ridge Elementary School better than Desert Sage Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 32.3 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 Cedar Ridge Elementary School and Desert Sage Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Pueblo West and Pueblo West in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School: 458. Desert Sage Elementary School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Ridge Elementary School and Desert Sage Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cedar Ridge Elementary School is 385th of 993 and Desert Sage Elementary School is 678th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).