Dakota Valley Elementary School vs Eagle Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Valley Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
Lone Tree · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
571 students
| Measure | Dakota Valley Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Eagle Ridge Elementary School Lone Tree, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 993 | #201 of 993 |
| National rank | #28023 of 50,301 | #14631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 571 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 50% |
| city | Aurora | Lone Tree |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eagle Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 45.8).
- •Eagle Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 35%).
- •Eagle Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 42%).
- •Eagle Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 39.4%).
- •Dakota Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.9).
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 Dakota Valley Elementary School better than Eagle Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Eagle Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 45.8 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 Dakota Valley Elementary School and Eagle Ridge Elementary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Lone Tree in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Valley Elementary School: 571. Eagle Ridge Elementary School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Valley Elementary School and Eagle Ridge Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dakota Valley Elementary School is 473rd of 993 and Eagle Ridge Elementary School is 201st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).