Monarch K-8 School vs Second Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 30 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monarch K-8 School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
698 students
Second Creek Elementary School
Commerce City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
| Measure | Monarch K-8 School Louisville, Colorado | Second Creek Elementary School Commerce City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 993 | #625 of 993 |
| National rank | #14922 of 50,301 | #34783 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 698 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 36% |
| city | Louisville | Commerce City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarch K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 35.8).
- •Monarch K-8 School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Monarch K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Monarch K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 58.1%).
- •Monarch K-8 School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.8).
- •Monarch K-8 School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 697.
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 Monarch K-8 School better than Second Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Monarch K-8 School ranks higher (64.8 vs 35.8 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 Monarch K-8 School and Second Creek Elementary School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Commerce City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monarch K-8 School: 698. Second Creek Elementary School: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monarch K-8 School and Second Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Monarch K-8 School is 211th of 993 and Second Creek Elementary School is 625th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).