North Star Academy vs Pine Lane Elementary
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.
North Star Academy
Parker · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
684 students
Pine Lane Elementary
Parker · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
744 students
| Measure | North Star Academy Parker, Colorado | Pine Lane Elementary Parker, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 993 | #452 of 993 |
| National rank | #10812 of 50,301 | #26919 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 684 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.5% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 33% |
| city | Parker | Parker |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 47.4).
- •North Star Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 33%).
- •North Star Academy does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •North Star Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 32.4%).
- •Pine Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.0).
- •Pine Lane Elementary is the larger school with 744 students compared with 684.
- •North Star Academy is a charter school while Pine Lane Elementary 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 North Star Academy better than Pine Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Academy ranks higher (70.7 vs 47.4 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 North Star Academy and Pine Lane Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Parker and Parker in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Academy: 684. Pine Lane Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Academy and Pine Lane Elementary rank in Colorado?
North Star Academy is 125th of 993 and Pine Lane Elementary is 452nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).