Cole Arts and Science Academy vs Whittier ECE-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cole Arts and Science Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
275 students
Whittier ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
242 students
| Measure | Cole Arts and Science Academy Denver, Colorado | Whittier ECE-8 School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #913 of 993 | #886 of 993 |
| National rank | #46523 of 50,301 | #45490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 275 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier ECE-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 17.1).
- •Whittier ECE-8 School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Whittier ECE-8 School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Cole Arts and Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 88.4%).
- •Cole Arts and Science Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.1).
- •Cole Arts and Science Academy is the larger school with 275 students compared with 242.
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 Cole Arts and Science Academy better than Whittier ECE-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier ECE-8 School ranks higher (19.0 vs 17.1 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 Cole Arts and Science Academy and Whittier ECE-8 School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cole Arts and Science Academy: 275. Whittier ECE-8 School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cole Arts and Science Academy and Whittier ECE-8 School rank in Colorado?
Cole Arts and Science Academy is 913th of 993 and Whittier ECE-8 School is 886th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).