Elias Brookings vs Veritas Preparatory Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elias Brookings
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Springfield · Charter middle · Grades 5–11
712 students
| Measure | Elias Brookings Springfield, Massachusetts | Veritas Preparatory Charter School Springfield, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #929 of 1,009 | #128 of 300 |
| National rank | #39856 of 50,301 | #3880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–11 |
| Students | 304 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 53% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veritas Preparatory Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 27.9).
- •Veritas Preparatory Charter School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 22%).
- •Veritas Preparatory Charter School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Veritas Preparatory Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.5).
- •Veritas Preparatory Charter School is the larger school with 712 students compared with 304.
- •Elias Brookings is a public school while Veritas Preparatory Charter School 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 Elias Brookings better than Veritas Preparatory Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Veritas Preparatory Charter School ranks higher (67.6 vs 27.9 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 Elias Brookings and Veritas Preparatory Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elias Brookings: 304. Veritas Preparatory Charter School: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elias Brookings and Veritas Preparatory Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
Elias Brookings is 929th of 1,009 and Veritas Preparatory Charter School is 128th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).