Downtown Denver Expeditionary School vs Polaris Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 563 m 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
Polaris Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
350 students
| Measure | Downtown Denver Expeditionary School Denver, Colorado | Polaris Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #351 of 993 | #9 of 993 |
| National rank | #22132 of 50,301 | #2630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 263 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 94% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polaris Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 54.3).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 34%).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 58%).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 34.2%).
- •Downtown Denver Expeditionary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.6).
- •Polaris Elementary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 263.
- •Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is a charter school while Polaris Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Polaris Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Polaris Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 54.3 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 Polaris Elementary School?
About 563 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School: 263. Polaris Elementary School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downtown Denver Expeditionary School and Polaris Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Downtown Denver Expeditionary School is 351st of 993 and Polaris Elementary School is 9th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).