Colfax Elementary School vs Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 938 m 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
Lake Middle School
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
| Measure | Colfax Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Lake Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #905 of 993 | #244 of 262 |
| National rank | #46106 of 50,301 | #14317 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 280 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colfax Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 16.7).
- •Colfax Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Colfax 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 89.3%).
- •Colfax Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 14.8).
- •Lake Middle School is the larger school with 592 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 Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Colfax Elementary School ranks higher (17.9 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 Colfax Elementary School and Lake Middle School?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colfax Elementary School: 280. Lake Middle School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colfax Elementary School and Lake Middle School rank in Colorado?
Colfax Elementary School is 905th of 993 and Lake Middle School is 244th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).