Janitell Junior High School vs Sunrise Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Janitell Junior High School
Fountain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
658 students
Sunrise Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
| Measure | Janitell Junior High School Fountain, Colorado | Sunrise Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 262 | #510 of 993 |
| National rank | #9121 of 15,369 | #29770 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 658 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 33% |
| city | Fountain | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.2 vs 43.3).
- •Sunrise Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 25%).
- •Sunrise Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 49%).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 49.6%).
- •Janitell Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.9).
- •Janitell Junior High School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 506.
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 Janitell Junior High School better than Sunrise Elementary School?
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 Janitell Junior High School and Sunrise Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fountain and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Janitell Junior High School: 658. Sunrise Elementary School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Janitell Junior High School and Sunrise Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Janitell Junior High School is 132nd of 262 and Sunrise Elementary School is 510th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).