Cheltenham Elementary School vs Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 498 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheltenham Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Lake Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
| Measure | Cheltenham Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Lake Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #814 of 993 | #244 of 262 |
| National rank | #42993 of 50,301 | #14317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheltenham Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 16.7).
- •Cheltenham Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Cheltenham Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 85.3%).
- •Cheltenham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.8).
- •Lake Middle School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 373.
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 Cheltenham Elementary School better than Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cheltenham Elementary School ranks higher (22.9 vs 16.7 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 Cheltenham Elementary School and Lake Middle School?
About 498 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheltenham Elementary School: 373. Lake Middle School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheltenham Elementary School and Lake Middle School rank in Colorado?
Cheltenham Elementary School is 814th of 993 and Lake Middle School is 244th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).