Elk Creek Elementary vs Monterey Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 254 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
Monterey Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Elk Creek Elementary New Castle, Colorado | Monterey Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 993 | #901 of 993 |
| National rank | #34305 of 50,301 | #45925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 272 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | New Castle | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 18.3).
- •Elk Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Elk Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Elk Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 80.1%).
- •Elk Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
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 Monterey Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Creek Elementary ranks higher (36.5 vs 18.3 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 Monterey Elementary School?
About 254 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Creek Elementary: 272. Monterey Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Creek Elementary and Monterey Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Elk Creek Elementary is 609th of 993 and Monterey Elementary School is 901st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).