Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy vs Ridgeview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 689 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
538 students
Ridgeview Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
| Measure | Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado | Ridgeview Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 993 | #357 of 993 |
| National rank | #13991 of 50,301 | #22321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 538 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.8% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 54.1).
- •Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 44.6%).
- •Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.6).
- •Ridgeview Elementary School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 538.
- •Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy is a charter school while Ridgeview 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 Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy better than Ridgeview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 54.1 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 Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy and Ridgeview Elementary School?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy: 538. Ridgeview Elementary School: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy and Ridgeview Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy is 187th of 993 and Ridgeview Elementary School is 357th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).