Castro Elementary School vs Knapp Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 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
Knapp Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Castro Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Knapp Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 993 | #805 of 993 |
| National rank | #46846 of 50,301 | #42693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 241 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 33% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knapp Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 16.5).
- •Knapp Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 14%).
- •Knapp Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Knapp Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 91.7%).
- •Castro Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.6).
- •Knapp Elementary School is the larger school with 351 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 Knapp Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Knapp Elementary School ranks higher (23.4 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 Knapp Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castro Elementary School: 241. Knapp Elementary School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castro Elementary School and Knapp Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Castro Elementary School is 926th of 993 and Knapp Elementary School is 805th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).