Indian Ridge Elementary School vs Smoky Hill High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 740 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Ridge Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Smoky Hill High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,297 students
| Measure | Indian Ridge Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Smoky Hill High School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 993 | #147 of 307 |
| National rank | #9047 of 50,301 | #8605 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 410 | 2,297 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 2,297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.3 vs 49.2).
- •Indian Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Indian Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 48.6%).
- •Indian Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.0).
- •Smoky Hill High School is the larger school with 2,297 students compared with 410.
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 Indian Ridge Elementary School better than Smoky Hill High School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (73.3 vs 49.2 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 Indian Ridge Elementary School and Smoky Hill High School?
About 740 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Ridge Elementary School: 410. Smoky Hill High School: 2,297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Ridge Elementary School and Smoky Hill High School rank in Colorado?
Indian Ridge Elementary School is 104th of 993 and Smoky Hill High School is 147th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).