Dutch Creek Elementary School vs Ken Caryl Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 952 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dutch Creek Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
Ken Caryl Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
| Measure | Dutch Creek Elementary School Littleton, Colorado | Ken Caryl Middle School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 993 | #74 of 262 |
| National rank | #13070 of 50,301 | #5971 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 286 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dutch Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 57.7).
- •Dutch Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Dutch Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Ken Caryl Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 35%).
- •Dutch Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.6).
- •Ken Caryl Middle School is the larger school with 725 students compared with 286.
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 Dutch Creek Elementary School better than Ken Caryl Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dutch Creek Elementary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 57.7 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 Dutch Creek Elementary School and Ken Caryl Middle School?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dutch Creek Elementary School: 286. Ken Caryl Middle School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dutch Creek Elementary School and Ken Caryl Middle School rank in Colorado?
Dutch Creek Elementary School is 165th of 993 and Ken Caryl Middle School is 74th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).