Elizabeth High School vs Running Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth · Public high · Grades 9–12
668 students
Running Creek Elementary School
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Elizabeth High School Elizabeth, Colorado | Running Creek Elementary School Elizabeth, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 307 | #567 of 993 |
| National rank | #5059 of 16,910 | #32284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 668 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 39.5).
- •Elizabeth High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Elizabeth High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Elizabeth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 34.9%).
- •Running Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •Elizabeth High School is the larger school with 668 students compared with 292.
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 Elizabeth High School better than Running Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth High School ranks higher (62.9 vs 39.5 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 Elizabeth High School and Running Creek Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth High School: 668. Running Creek Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth High School and Running Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Elizabeth High School is 85th of 307 and Running Creek Elementary School is 567th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).