Colorado STEM Academy vs Fairview PK-8
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.
Colorado STEM Academy
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
415 students
Fairview PK-8
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
397 students
| Measure | Colorado STEM Academy Westminster, Colorado | Fairview PK-8 Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 993 | #980 of 993 |
| National rank | #21428 of 50,301 | #49056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 415 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 17% |
| city | Westminster | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colorado STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 11.4).
- •Colorado STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •Colorado STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Colorado STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 88.2%).
- •Fairview PK-8 does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.8).
- •Colorado STEM Academy is the larger school with 415 students compared with 397.
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 Colorado STEM Academy better than Fairview PK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Colorado STEM Academy ranks higher (55.3 vs 11.4 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 Colorado STEM Academy and Fairview PK-8?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colorado STEM Academy: 415. Fairview PK-8: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colorado STEM Academy and Fairview PK-8 rank in Colorado?
Colorado STEM Academy is 332nd of 993 and Fairview PK-8 is 980th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).