Colfax Elementary School vs Edgewater Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colfax Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
Edgewater Elementary School
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
335 students
| Measure | Colfax Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Edgewater Elementary School Edgewater, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #905 of 993 | #888 of 993 |
| National rank | #46106 of 50,301 | #45585 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 280 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Edgewater |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.9 vs 18.8).
- •Colfax Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Colfax Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Edgewater Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 89.3%).
- •Colfax Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.0).
- •Edgewater Elementary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 280.
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 Colfax Elementary School better than Edgewater 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 Colfax Elementary School and Edgewater Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denver and Edgewater in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax Elementary School: 280. Edgewater Elementary School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax Elementary School and Edgewater Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Colfax Elementary School is 905th of 993 and Edgewater Elementary School is 888th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).