Grand Mountain School vs Three Creeks K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Mountain School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,044 students
Three Creeks K-8
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,050 students
| Measure | Grand Mountain School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Three Creeks K-8 Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 993 | #185 of 993 |
| National rank | #21084 of 50,301 | #13813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,044 | 1,050 |
| Enrollment | 1,044 | 1,050 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 63% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Three Creeks K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 55.8).
- •Three Creeks K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 32.4%).
- •Three Creeks K-8 does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.3).
- •Three Creeks K-8 is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 1,044.
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 Grand Mountain School better than Three Creeks K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Three Creeks K-8 ranks higher (66.5 vs 55.8 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 Grand Mountain School and Three Creeks K-8?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Mountain School: 1,044. Three Creeks K-8: 1,050. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Mountain School and Three Creeks K-8 rank in Colorado?
Grand Mountain School is 327th of 993 and Three Creeks K-8 is 185th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).