Independence Elementary School vs The Journey Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 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
The Journey Preschool
Aurora · Public other · Grades PK–PK
75 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | The Journey Preschool Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #756 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #40522 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 439 | 75 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 75 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.7% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Journey Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 64.7%).
- •Independence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.8).
- •Independence Elementary School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 75.
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 The Journey Preschool?
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 Independence Elementary School and The Journey Preschool?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary School: 439. The Journey Preschool: 75. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary School and The Journey Preschool rank in Colorado?
Independence Elementary School is 756th of 993 and The Journey Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).