Cougar Run Elementary School vs Lone Tree Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Run Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
392 students
Lone Tree Elementary
Lone Tree · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
392 students
| Measure | Cougar Run Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Lone Tree Elementary Lone Tree, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #129 of 993 | #88 of 993 |
| National rank | #11144 of 50,301 | #7839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 392 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 6.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Lone Tree |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lone Tree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 70.2).
- •Lone Tree Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Lone Tree Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Lone Tree Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.9% vs 20.7%).
- •Cougar Run Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.8).
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 Cougar Run Elementary School better than Lone Tree Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lone Tree Elementary ranks higher (75.2 vs 70.2 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 Cougar Run Elementary School and Lone Tree Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Run Elementary School: 392. Lone Tree Elementary: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Run Elementary School and Lone Tree Elementary rank in Colorado?
Cougar Run Elementary School is 129th of 993 and Lone Tree Elementary is 88th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).