Columbine High School vs Dutch Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbine High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students
Dutch Creek Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Columbine High School Littleton, Colorado | Dutch Creek Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 307 | #165 of 993 |
| National rank | #4924 of 16,910 | #13070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,710 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 1,710 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dutch Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 63.4).
- •Dutch Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Columbine High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Columbine High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 35%).
- •Dutch Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.9).
- •Columbine High School is the larger school with 1,710 students compared with 286.
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 High School better than Dutch Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dutch Creek Elementary School ranks higher (67.5 vs 63.4 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 High School and Dutch Creek Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbine High School: 1,710. Dutch Creek Elementary School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbine High School and Dutch Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Columbine High School is 82nd of 307 and Dutch Creek Elementary School is 165th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).