Plateau Valley Elementary School vs Telluride Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plateau Valley Elementary School
Collbran · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
142 students
Telluride Elementary School
Telluride · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
140 students
| Measure | Plateau Valley Elementary School Collbran, Colorado | Telluride Elementary School Telluride, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #543 of 993 | #58 of 993 |
| National rank | #31475 of 50,301 | #6224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 142 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 142 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | – |
| city | Collbran | Telluride |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Telluride Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 40.7).
- •Telluride Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 43.7%).
- •Telluride Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 14.2).
- •Plateau Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 142 students compared with 140.
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 Plateau Valley Elementary School better than Telluride Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Telluride Elementary School ranks higher (77.9 vs 40.7 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 Plateau Valley Elementary School and Telluride Elementary School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Collbran and Telluride in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plateau Valley Elementary School: 142. Telluride Elementary School: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plateau Valley Elementary School and Telluride Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Plateau Valley Elementary School is 543rd of 993 and Telluride Elementary School is 58th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).