Elizabeth Middle School vs Running Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Middle School
Elizabeth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
386 students
Running Creek Elementary School
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Middle School Elizabeth, Colorado | Running Creek Elementary School Elizabeth, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 262 | #567 of 993 |
| National rank | #7070 of 15,369 | #32284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 386 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Elizabeth | Elizabeth |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 39.5).
- •Elizabeth Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Elizabeth Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 27%).
- •Elizabeth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 34.9%).
- •Running Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 18.4).
- •Elizabeth Middle School is the larger school with 386 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 Middle School better than Running Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Middle School ranks higher (52.6 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 Middle School and Running Creek Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Elizabeth and Elizabeth in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Middle School: 386. Running Creek Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Middle School and Running Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Elizabeth Middle School is 97th of 262 and Running Creek Elementary School is 567th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).