Kiowa Elementary School vs Running Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiowa Elementary School
Kiowa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
159 students
Running Creek Elementary School
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Kiowa Elementary School Kiowa, Colorado | Running Creek Elementary School Elizabeth, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 993 | #567 of 993 |
| National rank | #17071 of 50,301 | #32284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 159 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 27% |
| city | Kiowa | Elizabeth |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kiowa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 39.5).
- •Kiowa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 27%).
- •Kiowa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 27%).
- •Kiowa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 34.9%).
- •Kiowa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.7).
- •Running Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 159.
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 Kiowa Elementary School better than Running Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kiowa Elementary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 39.5 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 Kiowa Elementary School and Running Creek Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Kiowa and Elizabeth in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiowa Elementary School: 159. Running Creek Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiowa Elementary School and Running Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Kiowa Elementary School is 250th of 993 and Running Creek Elementary School is 567th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).