Mountainside Elementary School vs Patriot Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountainside Elementary School
Fort Carson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
Patriot Elementary School
Fort Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
| Measure | Mountainside Elementary School Fort Carson, Colorado | Patriot Elementary School Fort Carson, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 993 | #573 of 993 |
| National rank | #25761 of 50,301 | #32574 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 346 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| city | Fort Carson | Fort Carson |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountainside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 39.1).
- •Mountainside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Mountainside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Patriot Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 44.2%).
- •Mountainside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Patriot Elementary School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 346.
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 Mountainside Elementary School better than Patriot Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountainside Elementary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 39.1 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 Mountainside Elementary School and Patriot Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Carson and Fort Carson in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountainside Elementary School: 346. Patriot Elementary School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountainside Elementary School and Patriot Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Mountainside Elementary School is 430th of 993 and Patriot Elementary School is 573rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).