Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County vs Willow Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Englewood · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,035 students
Willow Creek Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County Englewood, Colorado | Willow Creek Elementary School Centennial, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 307 | #60 of 993 |
| National rank | #1871 of 16,910 | #6281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,035 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| city | Englewood | Centennial |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 76.4).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 70%).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 19.2%).
- •Willow Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 23.0).
- •Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County is the larger school with 1,035 students compared with 462.
- •Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County is a charter school while Willow Creek Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County better than Willow Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Creek Elementary School ranks higher (77.8 vs 76.4 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 Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and Willow Creek Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Englewood and Centennial in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County: 1,035. Willow Creek Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County and Willow Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County is 22nd of 307 and Willow Creek Elementary School is 60th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).