Douglass Valley Elementary School vs The Classical Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 5.1 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
The Classical Academy Charter
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
1,909 students
| Measure | Douglass Valley Elementary School Usaf Academy, Colorado | The Classical Academy Charter Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #206 of 993 | #90 of 993 |
| National rank | #14781 of 50,301 | #7858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 306 | 1,909 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 1,909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Usaf Academy | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Classical Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 65.0).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 22.9%).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •The Classical Academy Charter is the larger school with 1,909 students compared with 306.
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School is a public school while The Classical Academy Charter 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 Douglass Valley Elementary School better than The Classical Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), The Classical Academy Charter ranks higher (75.2 vs 65.0 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 The Classical Academy Charter?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Usaf Academy and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass Valley Elementary School: 306. The Classical Academy Charter: 1,909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass Valley Elementary School and The Classical Academy Charter rank in Colorado?
Douglass Valley Elementary School is 206th of 993 and The Classical Academy Charter is 90th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).