Gilcrest Elementary School vs Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 197 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilcrest Elementary School
Gilcrest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
Valley High School
Gilcrest · Public high · Grades 9–12
483 students
| Measure | Gilcrest Elementary School Gilcrest, Colorado | Valley High School Gilcrest, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #575 of 993 | #253 of 307 |
| National rank | #32610 of 50,301 | #13652 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 178 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Gilcrest | Gilcrest |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilcrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 28.6).
- •Gilcrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Gilcrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 61.8%).
- •Gilcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.1).
- •Valley High School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 178.
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 Gilcrest Elementary School better than Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilcrest Elementary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 28.6 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 Gilcrest Elementary School and Valley High School?
About 197 m in a straight line, between Gilcrest and Gilcrest in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilcrest Elementary School: 178. Valley High School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilcrest Elementary School and Valley High School rank in Colorado?
Gilcrest Elementary School is 575th of 993 and Valley High School is 253rd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).