Brown International Academy vs Colfax Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown International Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
Colfax Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
| Measure | Brown International Academy Denver, Colorado | Colfax Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 993 | #905 of 993 |
| National rank | #21787 of 50,301 | #46106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 530 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown International Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 17.9).
- •Brown International Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Brown International Academy does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 22%).
- •Brown International Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Colfax Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.7).
- •Brown International Academy is the larger school with 530 students compared with 280.
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 Brown International Academy better than Colfax Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Brown International Academy ranks higher (54.8 vs 17.9 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 Brown International Academy and Colfax Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown International Academy: 530. Colfax Elementary School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown International Academy and Colfax Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Brown International Academy is 341st of 993 and Colfax Elementary School is 905th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).