Douglass Valley Elementary School vs The Classical Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 High School
Colorado Springs · Charter high · Grades 9–12
616 students
| Measure | Douglass Valley Elementary School Usaf Academy, Colorado | The Classical Academy High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #206 of 993 | #1 of 307 |
| National rank | #14781 of 50,301 | #327 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 306 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Usaf Academy | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Classical Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 65.0).
- •The Classical Academy High School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •The Classical Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •The Classical Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 22.9%).
- •The Classical Academy High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.9).
- •The Classical Academy High School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 306.
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School is a public school while The Classical Academy High School 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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), The Classical Academy High School ranks higher (88.7 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 High School?
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 High School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass Valley Elementary School and The Classical Academy High School rank in Colorado?
Douglass Valley Elementary School is 206th of 993 and The Classical Academy High School is 1st of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).