Overland High School vs Polton Community Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overland High School
Aurora · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,228 students
Polton Community Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Overland High School Aurora, Colorado | Polton Community Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 307 | #584 of 993 |
| National rank | #12000 of 16,910 | #32971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,228 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 2,228 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 29% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polton Community Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 35.9).
- •Overland High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Overland High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Polton Community Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 64.8%).
- •Polton Community Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.0).
- •Overland High School is the larger school with 2,228 students compared with 466.
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 Overland High School better than Polton Community Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Polton Community Elementary School ranks higher (38.5 vs 35.9 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 Overland High School and Polton Community Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Overland High School: 2,228. Polton Community Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Overland High School and Polton Community Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Overland High School is 221st of 307 and Polton Community Elementary School is 584th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).