Chipeta Elementary School vs Foothills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chipeta Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Foothills Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Chipeta Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Foothills Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #23 of 993 | #127 of 993 |
| National rank | #3827 of 50,301 | #11000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 395 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chipeta Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 70.4).
- •Chipeta Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Chipeta Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Foothills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 27.8%).
- •Chipeta Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.4).
- •Foothills Elementary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 395.
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 Chipeta Elementary School better than Foothills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chipeta Elementary School ranks higher (82.1 vs 70.4 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 Chipeta Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chipeta Elementary School: 395. Foothills Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chipeta Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Chipeta Elementary School is 23rd of 993 and Foothills Elementary School is 127th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).