Deer Creek Elementary School vs Needham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 319 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
Needham Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Deer Creek Elementary School Bailey, Colorado | Needham Elementary School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #529 of 993 | #467 of 993 |
| National rank | #30684 of 50,301 | #27776 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% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Bailey | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Needham Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 41.9).
- •Deer Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Deer Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 42.2%).
- •Needham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.0).
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 Needham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Needham Elementary School ranks higher (46.2 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 Needham Elementary School?
About 319 km in a straight line, between Bailey and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Creek Elementary School: 367. Needham Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Creek Elementary School and Needham Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Deer Creek Elementary School is 529th of 993 and Needham Elementary School is 467th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).