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Castro Elementary School vs Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 994 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCastro Elementary School
Denver, Colorado
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School
Denver, Colorado
Success Index (US)
17
Lower 50%
21
Lower 50%
State rank#926 of 993#856 of 993
National rank#46846 of 50,301#44329 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades Kโ€“5
Students241339
Enrollment241339
Free/reduced-price lunch91.7%87.3%
Students per teacher14.215.4
Reading proficiency24%27%
Math proficiency14%27%
cityDenverDenver
stateColoradoColorado
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The verdict

  • โ€ขCharles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 16.5).
  • โ€ขCharles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
  • โ€ขCharles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
  • โ€ขCharles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 91.7%).
  • โ€ขCastro Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.4).
  • โ€ขCharles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 241.

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 Castro Elementary School better than Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School?

On the Success Index (US), Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School ranks higher (20.8 vs 16.5 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 Castro Elementary School and Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School?

About 994 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Castro Elementary School: 241. Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Castro Elementary School and Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School rank in Colorado?

Castro Elementary School is 926th of 993 and Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School is 856th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).