Explorer Elementary School vs Liberty High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explorer Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
470 students
Liberty High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,526 students
| Measure | Explorer Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Liberty High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #170 of 993 | #62 of 307 |
| National rank | #13210 of 50,301 | #4172 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 470 | 1,526 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 1,526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 25.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 46% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.3 vs 66.5).
- •Explorer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Liberty High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Liberty High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 27.4%).
- •Explorer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.5).
- •Liberty High School is the larger school with 1,526 students compared with 470.
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 Explorer Elementary School better than Liberty High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Explorer Elementary School and Liberty High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorer Elementary School: 470. Liberty High School: 1,526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorer Elementary School and Liberty High School rank in Colorado?
Explorer Elementary School is 170th of 993 and Liberty High School is 62nd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).