Denison Montessori School vs Lasley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denison Montessori School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
364 students
Lasley Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
576 students
| Measure | Denison Montessori School Denver, Colorado | Lasley Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #690 of 993 | #703 of 993 |
| National rank | #37659 of 50,301 | #37956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 364 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Denver | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.3 vs 30.9).
- •Lasley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Denison Montessori School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Denison Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 75.9%).
- •Lasley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.2).
- •Lasley Elementary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 364.
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 Denison Montessori School better than Lasley Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Denison Montessori School and Lasley Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denver and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denison Montessori School: 364. Lasley Elementary School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denison Montessori School and Lasley Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Denison Montessori School is 690th of 993 and Lasley Elementary School is 703rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).