Prairie Hills Elementary School vs Ranch Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Ranch Creek Elementary
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | Prairie Hills Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Ranch Creek Elementary Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #316 of 993 | #133 of 993 |
| National rank | #20607 of 50,301 | #11336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 348 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ranch Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 56.5).
- •Ranch Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Ranch Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Ranch Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 40.8%).
- •Prairie Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 19.3).
- •Ranch Creek Elementary is the larger school with 578 students compared with 348.
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 Prairie Hills Elementary School better than Ranch Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ranch Creek Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 56.5 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 Prairie Hills Elementary School and Ranch Creek Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Hills Elementary School: 348. Ranch Creek Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Hills Elementary School and Ranch Creek Elementary rank in Colorado?
Prairie Hills Elementary School is 316th of 993 and Ranch Creek Elementary is 133rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).