Fred Tjardes School of Innovation vs Salida del Sol Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
124 students
Salida del Sol Academy
Greeley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
654 students
| Measure | Fred Tjardes School of Innovation Greeley, Colorado | Salida del Sol Academy Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #681 of 993 | #973 of 993 |
| National rank | #37204 of 50,301 | #48608 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 124 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 124.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 6% |
| city | Greeley | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Tjardes School of Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 12.7).
- •Fred Tjardes School of Innovation does better on math proficiency (17% vs 6%).
- •Fred Tjardes School of Innovation does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Fred Tjardes School of Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 80.6%).
- •Salida del Sol Academy does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 124.0).
- •Salida del Sol Academy is the larger school with 654 students compared with 124.
- •Fred Tjardes School of Innovation is a public school while Salida del Sol Academy is a charter 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 Fred Tjardes School of Innovation better than Salida del Sol Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Tjardes School of Innovation ranks higher (32.0 vs 12.7 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 Fred Tjardes School of Innovation and Salida del Sol Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation: 124. Salida del Sol Academy: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Tjardes School of Innovation and Salida del Sol Academy rank in Colorado?
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation is 681st of 993 and Salida del Sol Academy is 973rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).