Columbian Elementary School vs North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 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
North High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,653 students
| Measure | Columbian Elementary School Denver, Colorado | North High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #859 of 993 | #258 of 307 |
| National rank | #44580 of 50,301 | #13891 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 171 | 1,653 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 1,653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 20.4).
- •North High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •North High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •North High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 86.5%).
- •Columbian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.4).
- •North High School is the larger school with 1,653 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 North High School?
On the Success Index (US), North High School ranks higher (27.4 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 North High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbian Elementary School: 171. North High School: 1,653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbian Elementary School and North High School rank in Colorado?
Columbian Elementary School is 859th of 993 and North High School is 258th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).