Columbine Elementary School vs DSST: Cole High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbine Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
DSST: Cole High School
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
287 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary School Denver, Colorado | DSST: Cole High School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 993 | #161 of 307 |
| National rank | #39687 of 50,301 | #9201 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 346 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DSST: Cole High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 28.2).
- •DSST: Cole High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •DSST: Cole High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 82.2%).
- •DSST: Cole High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.4).
- •Columbine Elementary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 287.
- •Columbine Elementary School is a public school while DSST: Cole High School 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 Columbine Elementary School better than DSST: Cole High School?
On the Success Index (US), DSST: Cole High School ranks higher (46.9 vs 28.2 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 Columbine Elementary School and DSST: Cole High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary School: 346. DSST: Cole High School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary School and DSST: Cole High School rank in Colorado?
Columbine Elementary School is 742nd of 993 and DSST: Cole High School is 161st of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).