Ford Elementary vs Legacy Peak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Elementary
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
Legacy Peak Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Centennial, Colorado | Legacy Peak Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 993 | #330 of 993 |
| National rank | #12495 of 50,301 | #21169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 653 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Centennial | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 55.7).
- •Ford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 23.5%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 19.2).
- •Ford Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 652.
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 Ford Elementary better than Legacy Peak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ford Elementary ranks higher (68.3 vs 55.7 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 Ford Elementary and Legacy Peak Elementary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Centennial and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 653. Legacy Peak Elementary School: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and Legacy Peak Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Ford Elementary is 155th of 993 and Legacy Peak Elementary School is 330th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).