Highlands Elementary School vs Soaring Heights PK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary School
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
Soaring Heights PK-8
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,211 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Erie, Colorado | Soaring Heights PK-8 Erie, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 993 | #264 of 993 |
| National rank | #13218 of 50,301 | #17891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 528 | 1,211 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 1,211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Erie | Erie |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 60.5).
- •Soaring Heights PK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 15.3%).
- •Soaring Heights PK-8 does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.6).
- •Soaring Heights PK-8 is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 528.
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 Highlands Elementary School better than Soaring Heights PK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (67.3 vs 60.5 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 Highlands Elementary School and Soaring Heights PK-8?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Erie and Erie in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 528. Soaring Heights PK-8: 1,211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Soaring Heights PK-8 rank in Colorado?
Highlands Elementary School is 171st of 993 and Soaring Heights PK-8 is 264th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).