Fox Creek Elementary School vs Ryan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 51 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Creek Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
436 students
Ryan Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
| Measure | Fox Creek Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Ryan Elementary School Lafayette, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #145 of 993 | #413 of 993 |
| National rank | #12267 of 50,301 | #25330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 436 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Lafayette |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 49.8).
- •Fox Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Fox Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Fox Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 34.9%).
- •Fox Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.4).
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 Fox Creek Elementary School better than Ryan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fox Creek Elementary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 49.8 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 Fox Creek Elementary School and Ryan Elementary School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Lafayette in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Creek Elementary School: 436. Ryan Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Creek Elementary School and Ryan Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Fox Creek Elementary School is 145th of 993 and Ryan Elementary School is 413th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).