Cotton Creek Elementary School vs Jefferson Academy Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotton Creek Elementary School
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
Jefferson Academy Secondary
Broomfield · Charter high · Grades 7–12
696 students
| Measure | Cotton Creek Elementary School Westminster, Colorado | Jefferson Academy Secondary Broomfield, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #347 of 993 | #7 of 307 |
| National rank | #22001 of 50,301 | #1073 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 455 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 455 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 72% |
| city | Westminster | Broomfield |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Academy Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 54.5).
- •Jefferson Academy Secondary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Jefferson Academy Secondary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •Jefferson Academy Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 43.5%).
- •Cotton Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.3).
- •Jefferson Academy Secondary is the larger school with 696 students compared with 455.
- •Cotton Creek Elementary School is a public school while Jefferson Academy Secondary 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 Cotton Creek Elementary School better than Jefferson Academy Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Academy Secondary ranks higher (81.3 vs 54.5 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 Cotton Creek Elementary School and Jefferson Academy Secondary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Broomfield in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotton Creek Elementary School: 455. Jefferson Academy Secondary: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotton Creek Elementary School and Jefferson Academy Secondary rank in Colorado?
Cotton Creek Elementary School is 347th of 993 and Jefferson Academy Secondary is 7th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).