Del Mar Academy vs Vaughn 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.
Del Mar Academy
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
950 students
Vaughn Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | Del Mar Academy Aurora, Colorado | Vaughn Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #990 of 993 | #992 of 993 |
| National rank | #49570 of 50,301 | #49716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 950 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 7.5% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.5 vs 9.0).
- •Vaughn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Vaughn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Del Mar Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 91.7%).
- •Vaughn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 20.2).
- •Del Mar Academy is the larger school with 950 students compared with 446.
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 Del Mar Academy better than Vaughn Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Del Mar Academy and Vaughn Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Academy: 950. Vaughn Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Academy and Vaughn Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Del Mar Academy is 990th of 993 and Vaughn Elementary School is 992nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).