Dalton Elementary School vs Vassar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalton Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Vassar Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Dalton Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Vassar Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 993 | #764 of 993 |
| National rank | #42283 of 50,301 | #40964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vassar Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 24.0).
- •Vassar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Vassar Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 75.6%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.1).
- •Vassar Elementary School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 430.
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 Dalton Elementary School better than Vassar Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Vassar Elementary School ranks higher (26.2 vs 24.0 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 Dalton Elementary School and Vassar Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton Elementary School: 430. Vassar Elementary School: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton Elementary School and Vassar Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dalton Elementary School is 794th of 993 and Vassar Elementary School is 764th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).