Copper Mesa Elementary School vs Douglass Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Copper Mesa Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
306 students
Douglass Valley Elementary School
Usaf Academy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students
| Measure | Copper Mesa Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Douglass Valley Elementary School Usaf Academy, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #236 of 993 | #206 of 993 |
| National rank | #16573 of 50,301 | #14781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 306 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 52% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Usaf Academy |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 62.3).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Copper Mesa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Copper Mesa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 22.9%).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.6).
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 Copper Mesa Elementary School better than Douglass Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglass Valley Elementary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 62.3 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 Copper Mesa Elementary School and Douglass Valley Elementary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Usaf Academy in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Copper Mesa Elementary School: 306. Douglass Valley Elementary School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Copper Mesa Elementary School and Douglass Valley Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Copper Mesa Elementary School is 236th of 993 and Douglass Valley Elementary School is 206th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).