Maple Grove Elementary School vs Prospect Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maple Grove Elementary School
Golden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Prospect Valley Elementary School
Wheat Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
583 students
| Measure | Maple Grove Elementary School Golden, Colorado | Prospect Valley Elementary School Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #216 of 993 | #142 of 993 |
| National rank | #15262 of 50,301 | #11817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 390 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| city | Golden | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 64.3).
- •Prospect Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Prospect Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Maple Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 29.3%).
- •Maple Grove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.2).
- •Prospect Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 390.
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 Maple Grove Elementary School better than Prospect Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prospect Valley Elementary School ranks higher (69.3 vs 64.3 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 Maple Grove Elementary School and Prospect Valley Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Golden and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maple Grove Elementary School: 390. Prospect Valley Elementary School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maple Grove Elementary School and Prospect Valley Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Maple Grove Elementary School is 216th of 993 and Prospect Valley Elementary School is 142nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).