Garden Place Academy vs Rudy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 101 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Place Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
385 students
Rudy Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
| Measure | Garden Place Academy Denver, Colorado | Rudy Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #887 of 993 | #226 of 993 |
| National rank | #45518 of 50,301 | #16060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 385 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 62% |
| city | Denver | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rudy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 18.9).
- •Rudy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Rudy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Rudy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 86%).
- •Garden Place Academy does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
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 Garden Place Academy better than Rudy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rudy Elementary School ranks higher (63.1 vs 18.9 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 Garden Place Academy and Rudy Elementary School?
About 101 km in a straight line, between Denver and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Place Academy: 385. Rudy Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Place Academy and Rudy Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Garden Place Academy is 887th of 993 and Rudy Elementary School is 226th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).