Patriot Elementary School vs Pinon Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patriot Elementary School
Fort Carson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Pinon Valley Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–6
315 students
| Measure | Patriot Elementary School Fort Carson, Colorado | Pinon Valley Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 993 | #180 of 993 |
| National rank | #32574 of 50,301 | #13599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 523 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.3% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Fort Carson | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinon Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 39.1).
- •Pinon Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Pinon Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Pinon Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 40.3%).
- •Pinon Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.8).
- •Patriot Elementary School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 315.
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 Patriot Elementary School better than Pinon Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks higher (66.8 vs 39.1 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 Patriot Elementary School and Pinon Valley Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Carson and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patriot Elementary School: 523. Pinon Valley Elementary School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patriot Elementary School and Pinon Valley Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Patriot Elementary School is 573rd of 993 and Pinon Valley Elementary School is 180th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).