Palmer High School vs Steele Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmer High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students
Steele Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
273 students
| Measure | Palmer High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Steele Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 307 | #209 of 993 |
| National rank | #11411 of 16,910 | #14880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,265 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steele Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 38.2).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 61.4%).
- •Steele Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 23.0).
- •Palmer High School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 273.
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 Palmer High School better than Steele Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Steele Elementary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 38.2 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 Palmer High School and Steele Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmer High School: 1,265. Steele Elementary School: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmer High School and Steele Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Palmer High School is 210th of 307 and Steele Elementary School is 209th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).