Three Creeks K-8 vs Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Three Creeks K-8
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,050 students
Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,127 students
| Measure | Three Creeks K-8 Arvada, Colorado | Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 993 | #642 of 993 |
| National rank | #13813 of 50,301 | #35417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,050 | 1,127 |
| Enrollment | 1,050 | 1,127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.4% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Arvada | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Three Creeks K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 34.8).
- •Three Creeks K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 58.9%).
- •Three Creeks K-8 does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.5).
- •Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering is the larger school with 1,127 students compared with 1,050.
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 Three Creeks K-8 better than Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering?
On the Success Index (US), Three Creeks K-8 ranks higher (66.5 vs 34.8 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 Three Creeks K-8 and Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Three Creeks K-8: 1,050. Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering: 1,127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Three Creeks K-8 and Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering rank in Colorado?
Three Creeks K-8 is 185th of 993 and Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering is 642nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).