James Madison Charter Academy School vs Talbott STEAM Innovation School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Madison Charter Academy School
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
72 students
Talbott STEAM Innovation School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | James Madison Charter Academy School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Talbott STEAM Innovation School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 993 | #564 of 993 |
| National rank | #39199 of 50,301 | #32217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 72 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 33% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talbott STEAM Innovation School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.6 vs 29.0).
- •Talbott STEAM Innovation School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 12%).
- •Talbott STEAM Innovation School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •James Madison Charter Academy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 59.6%).
- •James Madison Charter Academy School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.1).
- •Talbott STEAM Innovation School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 72.
- •James Madison Charter Academy School is a charter school while Talbott STEAM Innovation School is a public 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 James Madison Charter Academy School better than Talbott STEAM Innovation School?
On the Success Index (US), Talbott STEAM Innovation School ranks higher (39.6 vs 29.0 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 James Madison Charter Academy School and Talbott STEAM Innovation School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Madison Charter Academy School: 72. Talbott STEAM Innovation School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Madison Charter Academy School and Talbott STEAM Innovation School rank in Colorado?
James Madison Charter Academy School is 728th of 993 and Talbott STEAM Innovation School is 564th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).