Global Village Academy - Douglas County vs North Star Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Village Academy - Douglas County
Parker · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
450 students
North Star Academy
Parker · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
684 students
| Measure | Global Village Academy - Douglas County Parker, Colorado | North Star Academy Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #404 of 993 | #125 of 993 |
| National rank | #24894 of 50,301 | #10812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 450 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 54% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 50.4).
- •North Star Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •North Star Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •North Star Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 20.7%).
- •Global Village Academy - Douglas County does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.0).
- •North Star Academy is the larger school with 684 students compared with 450.
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 Global Village Academy - Douglas County better than North Star Academy?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Academy ranks higher (70.7 vs 50.4 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 Global Village Academy - Douglas County and North Star Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County: 450. North Star Academy: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Village Academy - Douglas County and North Star Academy rank in Colorado?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County is 404th of 993 and North Star Academy is 125th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).