Douglass Valley Elementary School vs Rocky Ford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglass Valley Elementary School
Usaf Academy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students
Rocky Ford Elementary School
Rocky Ford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
305 students
| Measure | Douglass Valley Elementary School Usaf Academy, Colorado | Rocky Ford Elementary School Rocky Ford, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 993 | #675 of 993 |
| National rank | #14781 of 50,301 | #36764 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 306 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| city | Usaf Academy | Rocky Ford |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 32.8).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 84.6%).
- •Rocky Ford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.9).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 306 students compared with 305.
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 Douglass Valley Elementary School better than Rocky Ford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglass Valley Elementary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 32.8 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 Douglass Valley Elementary School and Rocky Ford Elementary School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Usaf Academy and Rocky Ford in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass Valley Elementary School: 306. Rocky Ford Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass Valley Elementary School and Rocky Ford Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Douglass Valley Elementary School is 206th of 993 and Rocky Ford Elementary School is 675th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).