Columbian Elementary School vs Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 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
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
154 students
| Measure | Columbian Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #859 of 993 | #237 of 262 |
| National rank | #44580 of 50,301 | #14024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 171 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbian Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.4 vs 18.5).
- •Columbian Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Columbian Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Columbian Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 87%).
- •Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.2).
- •Columbian Elementary School is the larger school with 171 students compared with 154.
- •Columbian Elementary School is a public school while Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is a charter 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 Columbian Elementary School better than Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
On the Success Index (US), Columbian Elementary School ranks higher (20.4 vs 18.5 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 Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbian Elementary School: 171. Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbian Elementary School and Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside rank in Colorado?
Columbian Elementary School is 859th of 993 and Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside is 237th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).