Colorado STEM Academy vs Shepardson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 79 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
Shepardson Elementary School
Fort Collins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Colorado STEM Academy Westminster, Colorado | Shepardson Elementary School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 993 | #182 of 993 |
| National rank | #21428 of 50,301 | #13672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 415 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Westminster | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shepardson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 55.3).
- •Shepardson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Colorado STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Shepardson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 51.8%).
- •Shepardson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.8).
- •Colorado STEM Academy is the larger school with 415 students compared with 414.
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 Shepardson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shepardson Elementary School ranks higher (66.7 vs 55.3 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 Shepardson Elementary School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colorado STEM Academy: 415. Shepardson Elementary School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colorado STEM Academy and Shepardson Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Colorado STEM Academy is 332nd of 993 and Shepardson Elementary School is 182nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).