Coal Ridge High School vs Elk Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal Ridge High School
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
Elk Creek Elementary
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Coal Ridge High School New Castle, Colorado | Elk Creek Elementary New Castle, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 307 | #609 of 993 |
| National rank | #7332 of 16,910 | #34305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 578 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 36.5).
- •Coal Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Coal Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Coal Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 46%).
- •Elk Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.9).
- •Coal Ridge High School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 272.
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 Coal Ridge High School better than Elk Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Coal Ridge High School ranks higher (53.9 vs 36.5 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 Coal Ridge High School and Elk Creek Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal Ridge High School: 578. Elk Creek Elementary: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal Ridge High School and Elk Creek Elementary rank in Colorado?
Coal Ridge High School is 116th of 307 and Elk Creek Elementary is 609th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).