Iowa Elementary School vs Vanguard Classical School - East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 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
Vanguard Classical School - East
Aurora · Charter other · Grades K–12
690 students
| Measure | Iowa Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Vanguard Classical School - East Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #933 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #47130 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 502 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iowa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Vanguard Classical School - East does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Vanguard Classical School - East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 81.1%).
- •Vanguard Classical School - East does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.3).
- •Vanguard Classical School - East is the larger school with 690 students compared with 502.
- •Iowa Elementary School is a public school while Vanguard Classical School - East is a charter 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 Iowa Elementary School better than Vanguard Classical School - East?
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 Iowa Elementary School and Vanguard Classical School - East?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iowa Elementary School: 502. Vanguard Classical School - East: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iowa Elementary School and Vanguard Classical School - East rank in Colorado?
Iowa Elementary School is 933rd of 993 and Vanguard Classical School - East is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).