Chaparral Elementary vs Horizon Academy West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Horizon Academy West
Albuquerque · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Chaparral Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Horizon Academy West Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 416 | #77 of 416 |
| National rank | #44008 of 50,301 | #33666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 523 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 43% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Academy West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 21.3).
- •Horizon Academy West does better on math proficiency (43% vs 20%).
- •Horizon Academy West does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.1).
- •Chaparral Elementary is the larger school with 523 students compared with 495.
- •Chaparral Elementary is a public school while Horizon Academy West 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 Chaparral Elementary better than Horizon Academy West?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Academy West ranks higher (37.5 vs 21.3 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 Chaparral Elementary and Horizon Academy West?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Elementary: 523. Horizon Academy West: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Elementary and Horizon Academy West rank in New Mexico?
Chaparral Elementary is 225th of 416 and Horizon Academy West is 77th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).