Chinook Trail Middle School vs Explorer Elementary 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.
Chinook Trail Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,075 students
Explorer Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
| Measure | Chinook Trail Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Explorer Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 262 | #170 of 993 |
| National rank | #4104 of 15,369 | #13210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,075 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 53% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (66.4 vs 67.3).
- •Chinook Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 27.4%).
- •Explorer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.5).
- •Chinook Trail Middle School is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 470.
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 Chinook Trail Middle School better than Explorer 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 Chinook Trail Middle School and Explorer Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chinook Trail Middle School: 1,075. Explorer Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chinook Trail Middle School and Explorer Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Chinook Trail Middle School is 43rd of 262 and Explorer Elementary School is 170th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).