Global Village Academy - Douglas County vs Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 28 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
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
| Measure | Global Village Academy - Douglas County Parker, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #404 of 993 | #816 of 993 |
| National rank | #24894 of 50,301 | #43106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 450 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 450 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Parker | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Village Academy - Douglas County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 22.8).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Global Village Academy - Douglas County does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Global Village Academy - Douglas County does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 90.9%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest is the larger school with 453 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest?
On the Success Index (US), Global Village Academy - Douglas County ranks higher (50.4 vs 22.8 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Parker and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County: 450. Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Village Academy - Douglas County and Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest rank in Colorado?
Global Village Academy - Douglas County is 404th of 993 and Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest is 816th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).