Soda Creek Elementary School vs Steamboat Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Soda Creek Elementary School
Steamboat Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
379 students
Steamboat Montessori
Steamboat Springs · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
140 students
| Measure | Soda Creek Elementary School Steamboat Springs, Colorado | Steamboat Montessori Steamboat Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 993 | #223 of 993 |
| National rank | #5331 of 50,301 | #15886 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 379 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 34.5% |
| city | Steamboat Springs | Steamboat Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Soda Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 63.4).
- •Soda Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 34.5%).
- •Soda Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 64.5%).
- •Steamboat Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 21.1%).
- •Soda Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Soda Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 140.
- •Soda Creek Elementary School is a public school while Steamboat Montessori is a charter 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 Soda Creek Elementary School better than Steamboat Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Soda Creek Elementary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 63.4 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 Soda Creek Elementary School and Steamboat Montessori?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Steamboat Springs and Steamboat Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Soda Creek Elementary School: 379. Steamboat Montessori: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Soda Creek Elementary School and Steamboat Montessori rank in Colorado?
Soda Creek Elementary School is 37th of 993 and Steamboat Montessori is 223rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).