Columbine Elementary School vs DSST: Cole Middle 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 Middle School
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
282 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary School Denver, Colorado | DSST: Cole Middle School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 993 | #231 of 262 |
| National rank | #39687 of 50,301 | #13789 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 346 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 19.9).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 86.2%).
- •DSST: Cole Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.4).
- •Columbine Elementary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 282.
- •Columbine Elementary School is a public school while DSST: Cole Middle 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine Elementary School ranks higher (28.2 vs 19.9 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary School and DSST: Cole Middle School rank in Colorado?
Columbine Elementary School is 742nd of 993 and DSST: Cole Middle School is 231st of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).