Ellis Elementary School vs Highline Academy Southeast
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ellis Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Highline Academy Southeast
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
| Measure | Ellis Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Highline Academy Southeast Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #986 of 993 | #214 of 993 |
| National rank | #49230 of 50,301 | #15104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 467 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 53.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 49% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highline Academy Southeast scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 10.8).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on math proficiency (49% vs 12%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 17%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.3% vs 85.2%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.7).
- •Highline Academy Southeast is the larger school with 591 students compared with 467.
- •Ellis Elementary School is a public school while Highline Academy Southeast is a charter 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 Ellis Elementary School better than Highline Academy Southeast?
On the Success Index (US), Highline Academy Southeast ranks higher (64.5 vs 10.8 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 Ellis Elementary School and Highline Academy Southeast?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elementary School: 467. Highline Academy Southeast: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elementary School and Highline Academy Southeast rank in Colorado?
Ellis Elementary School is 986th of 993 and Highline Academy Southeast is 214th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).