Deer Creek Elementary School vs Mount Carbon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Creek Elementary School
Bailey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Mount Carbon Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Elementary School Bailey, Colorado | Mount Carbon Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #529 of 993 | #102 of 993 |
| National rank | #30684 of 50,301 | #8868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 367 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Bailey | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Carbon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 41.9).
- •Mount Carbon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Mount Carbon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Mount Carbon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 40.1%).
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 Deer Creek Elementary School better than Mount Carbon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Carbon Elementary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 41.9 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 Deer Creek Elementary School and Mount Carbon Elementary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Bailey and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Elementary School: 367. Mount Carbon Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Elementary School and Mount Carbon Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Deer Creek Elementary School is 529th of 993 and Mount Carbon Elementary School is 102nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).