Explorer Elementary School vs Prairie Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 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
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Explorer Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Prairie Hills Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 993 | #316 of 993 |
| National rank | #13210 of 50,301 | #20607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 470 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explorer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 56.5).
- •Explorer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Explorer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Explorer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 40.8%).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •Explorer Elementary School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 348.
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 Prairie Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Explorer Elementary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 56.5 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 Explorer Elementary School and Prairie Hills Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explorer Elementary School: 470. Prairie Hills Elementary School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explorer Elementary School and Prairie Hills Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Explorer Elementary School is 170th of 993 and Prairie Hills Elementary School is 316th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).