Kenton Elementary School vs Vega Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 447 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenton Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
Vega Collegiate Academy
Aurora · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
583 students
| Measure | Kenton Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Vega Collegiate Academy Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #961 of 993 | #983 of 993 |
| National rank | #48103 of 50,301 | #49185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 583 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.0 vs 11.0).
- •Vega Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Vega Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 97.8%).
- •Kenton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 22.4).
- •Kenton Elementary School is a public school while Vega Collegiate Academy 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 Kenton Elementary School better than Vega Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kenton Elementary School ranks higher (14.0 vs 11.0 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 Kenton Elementary School and Vega Collegiate Academy?
About 447 m in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenton Elementary School: 583. Vega Collegiate Academy: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenton Elementary School and Vega Collegiate Academy rank in Colorado?
Kenton Elementary School is 961st of 993 and Vega Collegiate Academy is 983rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).