Elk Creek Elementary vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 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
Riverside School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Elk Creek Elementary New Castle, Colorado | Riverside School New Castle, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 993 | #141 of 262 |
| National rank | #34305 of 50,301 | #9473 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 272 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | New Castle | New Castle |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 36.5).
- •Riverside School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Riverside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 46%).
- •Elk Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.6).
- •Riverside School is the larger school with 483 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 Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside School ranks higher (41.6 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 Riverside School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between New Castle and New Castle in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elk Creek Elementary: 272. Riverside School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elk Creek Elementary and Riverside School rank in Colorado?
Elk Creek Elementary is 609th of 993 and Riverside School is 141st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).