Centaurus High School vs Lafayette Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centaurus High School
Lafayette · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,557 students
Lafayette Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Centaurus High School Lafayette, Colorado | Lafayette Elementary School Lafayette, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 307 | #177 of 993 |
| National rank | #4299 of 16,910 | #13435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,557 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 65.9).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Centaurus High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 30.8%).
- •Lafayette Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.0).
- •Centaurus High School is the larger school with 1,557 students compared with 497.
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 Centaurus High School better than Lafayette Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Elementary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 65.9 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 Centaurus High School and Lafayette Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centaurus High School: 1,557. Lafayette Elementary School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centaurus High School and Lafayette Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Centaurus High School is 67th of 307 and Lafayette Elementary School is 177th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).