Firestone Charter Academy vs Prairie Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firestone Charter Academy
Firestone · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
600 students
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
Firestone · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students
| Measure | Firestone Charter Academy Firestone, Colorado | Prairie Ridge Elementary School Firestone, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 993 | #425 of 993 |
| National rank | #19922 of 50,301 | #25583 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 600 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.3% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 40% |
| city | Firestone | Firestone |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Firestone Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 49.4).
- •Prairie Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 35%).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 39.5%).
- •Firestone Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •Firestone Charter Academy is the larger school with 600 students compared with 387.
- •Firestone Charter Academy is a charter school while Prairie Ridge Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Firestone Charter Academy better than Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Firestone Charter Academy ranks higher (57.5 vs 49.4 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 Firestone Charter Academy and Prairie Ridge Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Firestone and Firestone in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Firestone Charter Academy: 600. Prairie Ridge Elementary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Firestone Charter Academy and Prairie Ridge Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Firestone Charter Academy is 309th of 993 and Prairie Ridge Elementary School is 425th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).