Centennial Elementary School vs Salida del Sol Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary School
Evans · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students
Salida del Sol Academy
Greeley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
654 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary School Evans, Colorado | Salida del Sol Academy Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #936 of 993 | #973 of 993 |
| National rank | #47231 of 50,301 | #48608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 481 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 6% |
| city | Evans | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.8 vs 12.7).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 6%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Centennial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 80.6%).
- •Salida del Sol Academy does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.8).
- •Salida del Sol Academy is the larger school with 654 students compared with 481.
- •Centennial Elementary School is a public school while Salida del Sol Academy is a charter 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 Centennial Elementary School better than Salida del Sol Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary School ranks higher (15.8 vs 12.7 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 Centennial Elementary School and Salida del Sol Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Evans and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary School: 481. Salida del Sol Academy: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary School and Salida del Sol Academy rank in Colorado?
Centennial Elementary School is 936th of 993 and Salida del Sol Academy is 973rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).