Colorado International Language Academy vs Orton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colorado International Language Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
Orton Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
114 students
| Measure | Colorado International Language Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado | Orton Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 993 | #80 of 262 |
| National rank | #31985 of 50,301 | #6298 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 321 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 39.9).
- •Colorado International Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 45.6%).
- •Colorado International Language Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.3).
- •Colorado International Language Academy is the larger school with 321 students compared with 114.
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 International Language Academy better than Orton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Orton Academy ranks higher (56.2 vs 39.9 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 International Language Academy and Orton Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colorado International Language Academy: 321. Orton Academy: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colorado International Language Academy and Orton Academy rank in Colorado?
Colorado International Language Academy is 557th of 993 and Orton Academy is 80th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).