Cherokee Trail Elementary School vs Prairie Crossing Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
553 students
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
612 students
| Measure | Cherokee Trail Elementary School Parker, Colorado | Prairie Crossing Elementary School Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 993 | #286 of 993 |
| National rank | #19343 of 50,301 | #18940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 553 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.3 vs 58.9).
- •Cherokee Trail Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Prairie Crossing Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Prairie Crossing Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 34.2%).
- •Cherokee Trail Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.5).
- •Prairie Crossing Elementary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 553.
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 Cherokee Trail Elementary School better than Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cherokee Trail Elementary School and Prairie Crossing Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School: 553. Prairie Crossing Elementary School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Trail Elementary School and Prairie Crossing Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cherokee Trail Elementary School is 292nd of 993 and Prairie Crossing Elementary School is 286th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).