New Summit Charter Academy vs Pioneer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Summit Charter Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
628 students
Pioneer Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
382 students
| Measure | New Summit Charter Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado | Pioneer Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #563 of 993 | #431 of 993 |
| National rank | #32199 of 50,301 | #25978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 628 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 628 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 39.6).
- •Pioneer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Pioneer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •New Summit Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 48.4%).
- •Pioneer Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.4).
- •New Summit Charter Academy is the larger school with 628 students compared with 382.
- •New Summit Charter Academy is a charter school while Pioneer 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 New Summit Charter Academy better than Pioneer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Elementary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 39.6 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 New Summit Charter Academy and Pioneer Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Summit Charter Academy: 628. Pioneer Elementary School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Summit Charter Academy and Pioneer Elementary School rank in Colorado?
New Summit Charter Academy is 563rd of 993 and Pioneer Elementary School is 431st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).