Academy 360 vs Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy 360
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
201 students
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
585 students
| Measure | Academy 360 Denver, Colorado | Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #840 of 993 | #944 of 993 |
| National rank | #43876 of 50,301 | #47389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 201 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 9% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy 360 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 15.5).
- •Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7.5%).
- •Academy 360 does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Academy 360 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 88.9%).
- •Academy 360 does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 201.
- •Academy 360 is a charter school while Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School is a public 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 Academy 360 better than Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy 360 ranks higher (21.5 vs 15.5 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 Academy 360 and Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy 360: 201. Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy 360 and Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School rank in Colorado?
Academy 360 is 840th of 993 and Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School is 944th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).