Castro Elementary School vs Force Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 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
Force Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Castro Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Force Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 993 | #861 of 993 |
| National rank | #46846 of 50,301 | #44589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 241 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 31% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Force Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 16.5).
- •Force Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Force Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 24%).
- •Force Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 91.7%).
- •Castro Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.9).
- •Force Elementary School is the larger school with 303 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 Force Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Force Elementary School ranks higher (20.4 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 Force Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro Elementary School: 241. Force Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro Elementary School and Force Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Castro Elementary School is 926th of 993 and Force Elementary School is 861st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).