Sand Creek High School vs Springs Ranch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sand Creek High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,426 students
Springs Ranch Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
| Measure | Sand Creek High School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Springs Ranch Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 307 | #245 of 993 |
| National rank | #11899 of 16,910 | #16949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,426 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 1,426 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 55% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springs Ranch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 36.3).
- •Springs Ranch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 26%).
- •Springs Ranch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Springs Ranch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 50.7%).
- •Springs Ranch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.0).
- •Sand Creek High School is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 548.
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 Sand Creek High School better than Springs Ranch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Springs Ranch Elementary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 36.3 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 Sand Creek High School and Springs Ranch Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sand Creek High School: 1,426. Springs Ranch Elementary School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sand Creek High School and Springs Ranch Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Sand Creek High School is 219th of 307 and Springs Ranch Elementary School is 245th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).