Desert Sage Elementary School vs Swallows Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Sage Elementary School
Pueblo West · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Swallows Charter Academy
Pueblo West · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
677 students
| Measure | Desert Sage Elementary School Pueblo West, Colorado | Swallows Charter Academy Pueblo West, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 993 | #508 of 993 |
| National rank | #37027 of 50,301 | #29697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 368 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 33% |
| city | Pueblo West | Pueblo West |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swallows Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 32.3).
- •Swallows Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Swallows Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •Swallows Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 60.1%).
- •Desert Sage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 26.0).
- •Swallows Charter Academy is the larger school with 677 students compared with 368.
- •Desert Sage Elementary School is a public school while Swallows Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Desert Sage Elementary School better than Swallows Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Swallows Charter Academy ranks higher (43.4 vs 32.3 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 Desert Sage Elementary School and Swallows Charter Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pueblo West and Pueblo West in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Sage Elementary School: 368. Swallows Charter Academy: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Sage Elementary School and Swallows Charter Academy rank in Colorado?
Desert Sage Elementary School is 678th of 993 and Swallows Charter Academy is 508th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).