Centaurus High School vs Louisville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.5 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
Louisville Elementary School
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
449 students
| Measure | Centaurus High School Lafayette, Colorado | Louisville Elementary School Louisville, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 307 | #301 of 993 |
| National rank | #4299 of 16,910 | #19528 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,557 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| city | Lafayette | Louisville |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centaurus High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 58.1).
- •Centaurus High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Centaurus High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Louisville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 30.8%).
- •Louisville Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.0).
- •Centaurus High School is the larger school with 1,557 students compared with 449.
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 Louisville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Centaurus High School ranks higher (65.9 vs 58.1 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 Louisville Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and Louisville in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centaurus High School: 1,557. Louisville Elementary School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centaurus High School and Louisville Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Centaurus High School is 67th of 307 and Louisville Elementary School is 301st of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).