Dalton Elementary School vs Federal Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dalton Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Federal Heights Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
| Measure | Dalton Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | Federal Heights Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #794 of 993 | #952 of 993 |
| National rank | #42283 of 50,301 | #47775 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 12% |
| city | Aurora | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dalton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 14.7).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 21%).
- •Dalton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 93.5%).
- •Federal Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.9).
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 Dalton Elementary School better than Federal Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dalton Elementary School ranks higher (24.0 vs 14.7 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 Dalton Elementary School and Federal Heights Elementary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dalton Elementary School: 430. Federal Heights Elementary School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dalton Elementary School and Federal Heights Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dalton Elementary School is 794th of 993 and Federal Heights Elementary School is 952nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).