Midland Elementary School vs Prairie Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midland Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
129 students
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Fountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
130 students
| Measure | Midland Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Prairie Heights Elementary School Fountain, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #857 of 993 | #744 of 993 |
| National rank | #44361 of 50,301 | #39824 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 129 | 130 |
| Enrollment | 129 | 130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.5% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 24.5% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Fountain |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 20.8).
- •Prairie Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •Prairie Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 12%).
- •Prairie Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 70.5%).
- •Midland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.3).
- •Prairie Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 130 students compared with 129.
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 Midland Elementary School better than Prairie Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks higher (28.0 vs 20.8 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 Midland Elementary School and Prairie Heights Elementary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Fountain in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midland Elementary School: 129. Prairie Heights Elementary School: 130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midland Elementary School and Prairie Heights Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Midland Elementary School is 857th of 993 and Prairie Heights Elementary School is 744th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).