Douglass Valley Elementary School vs The Da Vinci Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 5.9 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 Da Vinci Academy School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Douglass Valley Elementary School Usaf Academy, Colorado | The Da Vinci Academy School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 993 | #199 of 993 |
| National rank | #14781 of 50,301 | #14427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 306 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.9% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Usaf Academy | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.0 vs 65.6).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •The Da Vinci Academy School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 24.4%).
- •Douglass Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •The Da Vinci Academy School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 306.
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 Da Vinci Academy 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 Douglass Valley Elementary School and The Da Vinci Academy School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Usaf Academy and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass Valley Elementary School: 306. The Da Vinci Academy School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass Valley Elementary School and The Da Vinci Academy School rank in Colorado?
Douglass Valley Elementary School is 206th of 993 and The Da Vinci Academy School is 199th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).