Columbine Elementary School vs International Academy of Denver at Harrington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
International Academy of Denver at Harrington
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
152 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary School Denver, Colorado | International Academy of Denver at Harrington Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 993 | #914 of 993 |
| National rank | #39687 of 50,301 | #46536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 346 | 152 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 17.1).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •International Academy of Denver at Harrington does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 92.1%).
- •International Academy of Denver at Harrington does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.4).
- •Columbine Elementary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 152.
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 International Academy of Denver at Harrington?
On the Success Index (US), Columbine Elementary School ranks higher (28.2 vs 17.1 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 International Academy of Denver at Harrington?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary School: 346. International Academy of Denver at Harrington: 152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary School and International Academy of Denver at Harrington rank in Colorado?
Columbine Elementary School is 742nd of 993 and International Academy of Denver at Harrington is 914th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).