Fruitvale Elementary School vs Pear Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitvale Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
Pear Park Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | Pear Park Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #822 of 993 | #771 of 993 |
| National rank | #43266 of 50,301 | #41159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 358 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 18% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pear Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 22.5).
- •Pear Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7.5%).
- •Pear Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 70.8%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.3).
- •Pear Park Elementary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 358.
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 Fruitvale Elementary School better than Pear Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pear Park Elementary School ranks higher (25.9 vs 22.5 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 Fruitvale Elementary School and Pear Park Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitvale Elementary School: 358. Pear Park Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitvale Elementary School and Pear Park Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Fruitvale Elementary School is 822nd of 993 and Pear Park Elementary School is 771st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).