Needham Elementary School vs Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Needham Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
Park Elementary School
Durango · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Needham Elementary School Durango, Colorado | Park Elementary School Durango, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #467 of 993 | #323 of 993 |
| National rank | #27776 of 50,301 | #21041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 367 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Durango | Durango |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 46.2).
- •Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 42.2%).
- •Needham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.9).
- •Park Elementary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 367.
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 Needham Elementary School better than Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Elementary School ranks higher (55.9 vs 46.2 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 Needham Elementary School and Park Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Durango and Durango in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Needham Elementary School: 367. Park Elementary School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Needham Elementary School and Park Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Needham Elementary School is 467th of 993 and Park Elementary School is 323rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).