Aurora Quest K-8 vs Dennison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aurora Quest K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–8
575 students
Dennison Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
575 students
| Measure | Aurora Quest K-8 Aurora, Colorado | Dennison Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #42 of 993 | #13 of 993 |
| National rank | #5456 of 50,301 | #3127 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 575 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 86% |
| city | Aurora | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dennison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 79.1).
- •Aurora Quest K-8 does better on math proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •Aurora Quest K-8 does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 87%).
- •Dennison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 42.8%).
- •Aurora Quest K-8 does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.1).
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 Aurora Quest K-8 better than Dennison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dennison Elementary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 79.1 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 Aurora Quest K-8 and Dennison Elementary School?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aurora Quest K-8: 575. Dennison Elementary School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aurora Quest K-8 and Dennison Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Aurora Quest K-8 is 42nd of 993 and Dennison Elementary School is 13th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).