Harrison High School vs Otero Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harrison High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,089 students
Otero Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
| Measure | Harrison High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Otero Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 307 | #474 of 993 |
| National rank | #14119 of 16,910 | #28056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,089 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otero Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 26.3).
- •Otero Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Otero Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Harrison High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 73.3%).
- •Otero Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 17.6).
- •Harrison High School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 330.
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 Harrison High School better than Otero Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Otero Elementary School ranks higher (45.8 vs 26.3 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 Harrison High School and Otero Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harrison High School: 1,089. Otero Elementary School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harrison High School and Otero Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Harrison High School is 263rd of 307 and Otero Elementary School is 474th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).