Columbine Elementary School vs Merit Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 579 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbine Elementary School
Woodland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
321 students
Merit Academy
Woodland Park · Charter other · Grades PK–12
452 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary School Woodland Park, Colorado | Merit Academy Woodland Park, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #499 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #29314 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 321 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Woodland Park | Woodland Park |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merit Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 41.7%).
- •Merit Academy does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.9).
- •Merit Academy is the larger school with 452 students compared with 321.
- •Columbine Elementary School is a public school while Merit Academy is a charter 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 Columbine Elementary School better than Merit Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbine Elementary School and Merit Academy?
About 579 m in a straight line, between Woodland Park and Woodland Park in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary School: 321. Merit Academy: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary School and Merit Academy rank in Colorado?
Columbine Elementary School is 499th of 993 and Merit Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).