Chinook Trail Middle School vs Ranch Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 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
Ranch Creek Elementary
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | Chinook Trail Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Ranch Creek Elementary Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #43 of 262 | #133 of 993 |
| National rank | #4104 of 15,369 | #11336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,075 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ranch Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 66.4).
- •Ranch Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 16.9%).
- •Chinook Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.3).
- •Chinook Trail Middle School is the larger school with 1,075 students compared with 578.
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 Ranch Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ranch Creek Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 66.4 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 Chinook Trail Middle School and Ranch Creek Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chinook Trail Middle School: 1,075. Ranch Creek Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chinook Trail Middle School and Ranch Creek Elementary rank in Colorado?
Chinook Trail Middle School is 43rd of 262 and Ranch Creek Elementary is 133rd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).