Iowa Elementary School vs Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iowa Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
601 students
| Measure | Iowa Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #933 of 993 | #909 of 993 |
| National rank | #47130 of 50,301 | #46406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 502 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 82.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 23% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 16.0).
- •Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning does better on math proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Iowa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 82.9%).
- •Iowa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.8).
- •Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning is the larger school with 601 students compared with 502.
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 Iowa Elementary School better than Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning?
On the Success Index (US), Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning ranks higher (17.4 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 Iowa Elementary School and Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa Elementary School: 502. Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa Elementary School and Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning rank in Colorado?
Iowa Elementary School is 933rd of 993 and Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning is 909th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).