Cougar Run Elementary School vs Sand Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 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
Sand Creek Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students
| Measure | Cougar Run Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Sand Creek Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 993 | #198 of 993 |
| National rank | #11144 of 50,301 | #14421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 392 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cougar Run Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 65.6).
- •Cougar Run Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Cougar Run Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Cougar Run Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 27.3%).
- •Sand Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.7).
- •Cougar Run Elementary School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 322.
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 Sand Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cougar Run Elementary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 65.6 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 Sand Creek Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Run Elementary School: 392. Sand Creek Elementary School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Run Elementary School and Sand Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cougar Run Elementary School is 129th of 993 and Sand Creek Elementary School is 198th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).