Downtown Denver Expeditionary School vs Mountain Sage Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 91 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Mountain Sage Community School
Fort Collins · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
265 students
| Measure | Downtown Denver Expeditionary School Denver, Colorado | Mountain Sage Community School Fort Collins, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 993 | #369 of 993 |
| National rank | #22132 of 50,301 | #23049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 263 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 32% |
| city | Denver | Fort Collins |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Downtown Denver Expeditionary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 53.0).
- •Downtown Denver Expeditionary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Downtown Denver Expeditionary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Mountain Sage Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 34.2%).
- •Downtown Denver Expeditionary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.6).
- •Mountain Sage Community School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 263.
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 Downtown Denver Expeditionary School better than Mountain Sage Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Downtown Denver Expeditionary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 53.0 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 Downtown Denver Expeditionary School and Mountain Sage Community School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Denver and Fort Collins in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School: 263. Mountain Sage Community School: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Denver Expeditionary School and Mountain Sage Community School rank in Colorado?
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is 351st of 993 and Mountain Sage Community School is 369th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).