Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School vs Force 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.
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
Force Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School Denver, Colorado | Force Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #856 of 993 | #861 of 993 |
| National rank | #44329 of 50,301 | #44589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.8 vs 20.4).
- •Force Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 88.8%).
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.9).
- •Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 303.
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 Force Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School and Force Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School: 339. Force Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School and Force Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Charles M. Schenck (CMS) Community School is 856th of 993 and Force Elementary School is 861st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).