Grand Peak Academy vs Legacy Peak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Peak Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
608 students
Legacy Peak Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | Grand Peak Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado | Legacy Peak Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 993 | #330 of 993 |
| National rank | #30289 of 50,301 | #21169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 608 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Peak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 42.5).
- •Legacy Peak Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Legacy Peak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Legacy Peak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 33.1%).
- •Legacy Peak Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 19.6).
- •Legacy Peak Elementary School is the larger school with 652 students compared with 608.
- •Grand Peak Academy is a charter school while Legacy Peak Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Peak Academy better than Legacy Peak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Peak Elementary School ranks higher (55.7 vs 42.5 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 Peak Academy and Legacy Peak Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Peak Academy: 608. Legacy Peak Elementary School: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Peak Academy and Legacy Peak Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Grand Peak Academy is 522nd of 993 and Legacy Peak Elementary School is 330th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).