Clear Sky Elementary vs Ridgeview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Sky Elementary
Castle Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
627 students
Ridgeview Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Clear Sky Elementary Castle Rock, Colorado | Ridgeview Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #331 of 993 | #357 of 993 |
| National rank | #21427 of 50,301 | #22321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 627 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 48% |
| city | Castle Rock | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Sky Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 54.1).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 35%).
- •Clear Sky Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Clear Sky Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 44.6%).
- •Clear Sky Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.6).
- •Clear Sky Elementary is the larger school with 627 students compared with 626.
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 Clear Sky Elementary better than Ridgeview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Sky Elementary ranks higher (55.3 vs 54.1 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 Clear Sky Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Castle Rock and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Sky Elementary: 627. Ridgeview Elementary School: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Sky Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Clear Sky Elementary is 331st of 993 and Ridgeview Elementary School is 357th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).