Independence Elementary School vs Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School Lafayette, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #756 of 993 | #502 of 993 |
| National rank | #40522 of 50,301 | #29414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 38% |
| city | Aurora | Lafayette |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 26.8).
- •Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 64.7%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.3).
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 Elementary School better than Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 26.8 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 Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Lafayette in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary School: 439. Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Independence Elementary School is 756th of 993 and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School is 502nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).