Meridian Ranch Elementary School vs Peyton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
Falcon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
Peyton Elementary School
Peyton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students
| Measure | Meridian Ranch Elementary School Falcon, Colorado | Peyton Elementary School Peyton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 993 | #229 of 993 |
| National rank | #18059 of 50,301 | #16203 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 670 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| city | Falcon | Peyton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peyton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 60.2).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Peyton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 56%).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 32.1%).
- •Peyton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.2).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 293.
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 Meridian Ranch Elementary School better than Peyton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Peyton Elementary School ranks higher (62.9 vs 60.2 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 Meridian Ranch Elementary School and Peyton Elementary School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Falcon and Peyton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Ranch Elementary School: 670. Peyton Elementary School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Ranch Elementary School and Peyton Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Meridian Ranch Elementary School is 269th of 993 and Peyton Elementary School is 229th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).