Graham Mesa Elementary School vs Trails West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 256 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
Rifle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
Trails West Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
425 students
| Measure | Graham Mesa Elementary School Rifle, Colorado | Trails West Elementary School Centennial, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #738 of 993 | #256 of 993 |
| National rank | #39585 of 50,301 | #17469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 49% |
| city | Rifle | Centennial |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trails West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 28.4).
- •Trails West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 20%).
- •Trails West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Trails West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 46.7%).
- •Trails West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.2).
- •Trails West Elementary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 424.
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 Graham Mesa Elementary School better than Trails West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Trails West Elementary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 28.4 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 Graham Mesa Elementary School and Trails West Elementary School?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Rifle and Centennial in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graham Mesa Elementary School: 424. Trails West Elementary School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graham Mesa Elementary School and Trails West Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Graham Mesa Elementary School is 738th of 993 and Trails West Elementary School is 256th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).