Columbine Elementary School vs Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy
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
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
89 students
| Measure | Columbine Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 993 | #178 of 307 |
| National rank | #39687 of 50,301 | #10134 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 346 | 89 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 89 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 5.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 28.2).
- •Columbine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 68.5%).
- •Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (5.9 vs 14.4).
- •Columbine Elementary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 89.
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 Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy ranks higher (43.3 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 Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine Elementary School: 346. Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy: 89. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine Elementary School and Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy rank in Colorado?
Columbine Elementary School is 742nd of 993 and Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy is 178th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).