La Junta Primary School vs Wilson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 142 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Junta Primary School
La Junta · Public elementary · Grades K–2
296 students
Wilson Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
| Measure | La Junta Primary School La Junta, Colorado | Wilson Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 993 | #765 of 993 |
| National rank | #24685 of 50,301 | #40969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 73.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | La Junta | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Junta Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 26.2).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 76.4%).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.8).
- •La Junta Primary School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 295.
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 Primary School better than Wilson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), La Junta Primary School ranks higher (50.7 vs 26.2 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 Primary School and Wilson Elementary School?
About 142 km in a straight line, between La Junta and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Junta Primary School: 296. Wilson Elementary School: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Junta Primary School and Wilson Elementary School rank in Colorado?
La Junta Primary School is 397th of 993 and Wilson Elementary School is 765th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).