Independence Academy vs Nisley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Academy
Grand Junction · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
491 students
Nisley Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Independence Academy Grand Junction, Colorado | Nisley Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #585 of 993 | #934 of 993 |
| National rank | #33018 of 50,301 | #47142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 491 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 14% |
| city | Grand Junction | Grand Junction |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.4 vs 16.0).
- •Independence Academy does better on math proficiency (41% vs 14%).
- •Independence Academy does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 25%).
- •Nisley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 87.6%).
- •Nisley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.5).
- •Independence Academy is the larger school with 491 students compared with 346.
- •Independence Academy is a charter school while Nisley 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 Independence Academy better than Nisley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Academy ranks higher (38.4 vs 16.0 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 Independence Academy and Nisley Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Grand Junction in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Academy: 491. Nisley Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Academy and Nisley Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Independence Academy is 585th of 993 and Nisley Elementary School is 934th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).