Eagle Ridge Academy vs Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Brighton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
593 students
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | Eagle Ridge Academy Brighton, Colorado | Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 307 | #475 of 993 |
| National rank | #6324 of 16,910 | #28094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 593 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Brighton | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eagle Ridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 45.7).
- •Eagle Ridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 48.2%).
- •Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 25.8).
- •Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is the larger school with 672 students compared with 593.
- •Eagle Ridge Academy is a charter school while Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is a public 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 Eagle Ridge Academy better than Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Eagle Ridge Academy ranks higher (57.9 vs 45.7 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 Eagle Ridge Academy and Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Ridge Academy: 593. Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Ridge Academy and Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Eagle Ridge Academy is 102nd of 307 and Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is 475th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).