Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School vs Denison Montessori 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.
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
Denison Montessori School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
364 students
| Measure | Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School Denver, Colorado | Denison Montessori School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 993 | #690 of 993 |
| National rank | #44329 of 50,301 | #37659 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 339 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denison Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 20.8).
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Denison Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Denison Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 87.3%).
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.2).
- •Denison Montessori School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 339.
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 Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School better than Denison Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Denison Montessori School ranks higher (31.3 vs 20.8 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 Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School and Denison Montessori School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School: 339. Denison Montessori School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School and Denison Montessori School rank in Colorado?
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School is 856th of 993 and Denison Montessori School is 690th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).