Grand River Academy vs Tope Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand River Academy
Grand Junction · Public other · Grades K–12
461 students
Tope Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Grand River Academy Grand Junction, Colorado | Tope Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #491 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #28959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tope Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Tope Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Tope Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 60.7%).
- •Grand River Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.5).
- •Grand River Academy is the larger school with 461 students compared with 370.
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 River Academy better than Tope Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grand River Academy and Tope Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand River Academy: 461. Tope Elementary School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand River Academy and Tope Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Grand River Academy is unranked and Tope Elementary School is 491st of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).