Elk Creek Elementary vs Kathryn Senor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elk Creek Elementary
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
Kathryn Senor Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
| Measure | Elk Creek Elementary New Castle, Colorado | Kathryn Senor Elementary School New Castle, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 993 | #566 of 993 |
| National rank | #34305 of 50,301 | #32248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 272 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathryn Senor Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.5 vs 36.5).
- •Elk Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Kathryn Senor Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Kathryn Senor Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 46%).
- •Elk Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.3).
- •Kathryn Senor Elementary School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 272.
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 Elk Creek Elementary better than Kathryn Senor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kathryn Senor Elementary School ranks higher (39.5 vs 36.5 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 Elk Creek Elementary and Kathryn Senor Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Creek Elementary: 272. Kathryn Senor Elementary School: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Creek Elementary and Kathryn Senor Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Elk Creek Elementary is 609th of 993 and Kathryn Senor Elementary School is 566th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).