Castro Elementary School vs Deane Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castro Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students
Deane Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
341 students
| Measure | Castro Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Deane Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 993 | #813 of 993 |
| National rank | #46846 of 50,301 | #42924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 241 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 15% |
| city | Denver | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deane Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 16.5).
- •Deane Elementary School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 14%).
- •Deane Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Deane Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 91.7%).
- •Deane Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Deane Elementary School is the larger school with 341 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 Deane Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Deane Elementary School ranks higher (23.0 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 Deane Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Denver and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro Elementary School: 241. Deane Elementary School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro Elementary School and Deane Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Castro Elementary School is 926th of 993 and Deane Elementary School is 813th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).