Stratton Meadows Elementary School vs The Vanguard School (Middle)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 637 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
243 students
| Measure | Stratton Meadows Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | The Vanguard School (Middle) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #639 of 993 | #47 of 262 |
| National rank | #35305 of 50,301 | #4407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 290 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 35.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Vanguard School (Middle) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 35.0).
- •The Vanguard School (Middle) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.4% vs 83.8%).
- •Stratton Meadows Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.2).
- •Stratton Meadows Elementary School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 243.
- •Stratton Meadows Elementary School is a public school while The Vanguard School (Middle) 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 Stratton Meadows Elementary School better than The Vanguard School (Middle)?
On the Success Index (US), The Vanguard School (Middle) ranks higher (64.9 vs 35.0 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 Stratton Meadows Elementary School and The Vanguard School (Middle)?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stratton Meadows Elementary School: 290. The Vanguard School (Middle): 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stratton Meadows Elementary School and The Vanguard School (Middle) rank in Colorado?
Stratton Meadows Elementary School is 639th of 993 and The Vanguard School (Middle) is 47th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).