Collegiate Academy of Colorado vs Shaffer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 567 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collegiate Academy of Colorado
Littleton · Charter other · Grades PK–12
245 students
Shaffer Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Collegiate Academy of Colorado Littleton, Colorado | Shaffer Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #103 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #9008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 245 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaffer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Shaffer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Shaffer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 29.8%).
- •Collegiate Academy of Colorado does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 17.8).
- •Shaffer Elementary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 245.
- •Collegiate Academy of Colorado is a charter school while Shaffer Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Collegiate Academy of Colorado better than Shaffer 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 Collegiate Academy of Colorado and Shaffer Elementary School?
About 567 m in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collegiate Academy of Colorado: 245. Shaffer Elementary School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collegiate Academy of Colorado and Shaffer Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Collegiate Academy of Colorado is unranked and Shaffer Elementary School is 103rd of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).