Denver Language School vs The Vanguard School (Elementary)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denver Language School
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
930 students
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
949 students
| Measure | Denver Language School Denver, Colorado | The Vanguard School (Elementary) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 993 | #219 of 993 |
| National rank | #8770 of 50,301 | #15488 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 930 | 949 |
| Enrollment | 930 | 949 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Denver | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denver Language School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 64.0).
- •Denver Language School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 23.7%).
- •Denver Language School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.3).
- •The Vanguard School (Elementary) is the larger school with 949 students compared with 930.
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 Denver Language School better than The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
On the Success Index (US), Denver Language School ranks higher (73.7 vs 64.0 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 Denver Language School and The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Denver and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denver Language School: 930. The Vanguard School (Elementary): 949. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denver Language School and The Vanguard School (Elementary) rank in Colorado?
Denver Language School is 100th of 993 and The Vanguard School (Elementary) is 219th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).