Dakota Ridge Senior High School vs Westridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Ridge Senior High School
Littleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,277 students
Westridge Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Dakota Ridge Senior High School Littleton, Colorado | Westridge Elementary School Littleton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #36 of 307 | #130 of 993 |
| National rank | #2921 of 16,910 | #11284 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,277 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 1,277 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| city | Littleton | Littleton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Ridge Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 70.1).
- •Dakota Ridge Senior High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Dakota Ridge Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Westridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 24.3%).
- •Westridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.6).
- •Dakota Ridge Senior High School is the larger school with 1,277 students compared with 400.
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 Dakota Ridge Senior High School better than Westridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Ridge Senior High School ranks higher (71.5 vs 70.1 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 Dakota Ridge Senior High School and Westridge Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Littleton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School: 1,277. Westridge Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Ridge Senior High School and Westridge Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dakota Ridge Senior High School is 36th of 307 and Westridge Elementary School is 130th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).