Monument Charter Academy vs Prairie Winds Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monument Charter Academy
Monument · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
612 students
Prairie Winds Elementary School
Monument · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
374 students
| Measure | Monument Charter Academy Monument, Colorado | Prairie Winds Elementary School Monument, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #99 of 993 | #28 of 993 |
| National rank | #8727 of 50,301 | #4671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 612 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 11.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Monument | Monument |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Winds Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 73.8).
- •Monument Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 11.5%).
- •Prairie Winds Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.1).
- •Monument Charter Academy is the larger school with 612 students compared with 374.
- •Monument Charter Academy is a charter school while Prairie Winds Elementary School is a public 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 Monument Charter Academy better than Prairie Winds Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Winds Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 73.8 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 Monument Charter Academy and Prairie Winds Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Monument and Monument in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monument Charter Academy: 612. Prairie Winds Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monument Charter Academy and Prairie Winds Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Monument Charter Academy is 99th of 993 and Prairie Winds Elementary School is 28th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).