La Junta Intermediate School vs Swink Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Junta Intermediate School
La Junta · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
397 students
Swink Elementary School
Swink · Public elementary · Grades K–5
131 students
| Measure | La Junta Intermediate School La Junta, Colorado | Swink Elementary School Swink, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #925 of 993 | #136 of 993 |
| National rank | #46821 of 50,301 | #11499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 397 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 62% |
| city | La Junta | Swink |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swink Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 16.6).
- •Swink Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 8%).
- •Swink Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 16%).
- •Swink Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 78.3%).
- •Swink Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 14.7).
- •La Junta Intermediate School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 131.
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 La Junta Intermediate School better than Swink Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Swink Elementary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 16.6 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 La Junta Intermediate School and Swink Elementary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between La Junta and Swink in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Junta Intermediate School: 397. Swink Elementary School: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Junta Intermediate School and Swink Elementary School rank in Colorado?
La Junta Intermediate School is 925th of 993 and Swink Elementary School is 136th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).