Sand Creek International School vs Willow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sand Creek International School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–8
595 students
Willow Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
| Measure | Sand Creek International School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Willow Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #605 of 993 | #175 of 993 |
| National rank | #34218 of 50,301 | #13399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 595 | 596 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 596 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 36.7).
- •Willow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Willow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •Willow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 77.1%).
- •Sand Creek International School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.0).
- •Willow Elementary School is the larger school with 596 students compared with 595.
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 International School better than Willow Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Elementary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 36.7 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 Sand Creek International School and Willow Elementary School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sand Creek International School: 595. Willow Elementary School: 596. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sand Creek International School and Willow Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Sand Creek International School is 605th of 993 and Willow Elementary School is 175th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).