Meridian Ranch Elementary School vs Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 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
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Falcon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
400 students
| Measure | Meridian Ranch Elementary School Falcon, Colorado | Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning Falcon, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 993 | #375 of 993 |
| National rank | #18059 of 50,301 | #23427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 670 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| city | Falcon | Falcon |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 52.5).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 27.5%).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.4).
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 400.
- •Meridian Ranch Elementary School is a public school while Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Ranch Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 52.5 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 Meridian Ranch Elementary School and Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Falcon and Falcon in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Ranch Elementary School: 670. Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Ranch Elementary School and Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning rank in Colorado?
Meridian Ranch Elementary School is 269th of 993 and Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning is 375th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).