Explorer Elementary School vs Northeast Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 115 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
Northeast Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
470 students
| Measure | Explorer Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Northeast Elementary School Brighton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 993 | #890 of 993 |
| National rank | #13210 of 50,301 | #45599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 470 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 17% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Brighton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explorer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 18.8).
- •Explorer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •Explorer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 26%).
- •Explorer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 78.7%).
- •Northeast Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
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 Northeast Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Explorer Elementary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 18.8 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 Explorer Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Brighton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorer Elementary School: 470. Northeast Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorer Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Explorer Elementary School is 170th of 993 and Northeast Elementary School is 890th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).