Columbian Elementary School vs Edison 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.
Columbian Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
171 students
Edison Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | Columbian Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Edison Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #859 of 993 | #212 of 993 |
| National rank | #44580 of 50,301 | #15034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 171 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 50% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 20.4).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 12%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 86.5%).
- •Columbian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.2).
- •Edison Elementary School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 171.
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 Columbian Elementary School better than Edison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edison Elementary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 20.4 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 Columbian Elementary School and Edison Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbian Elementary School: 171. Edison Elementary School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbian Elementary School and Edison Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Columbian Elementary School is 859th of 993 and Edison Elementary School is 212th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).