Ellis Elementary School vs McMeen 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.
Ellis Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
McMeen Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
| Measure | Ellis Elementary School Denver, Colorado | McMeen Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #986 of 993 | #734 of 993 |
| National rank | #49230 of 50,301 | #39411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 467 | 706 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 31% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McMeen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 10.8).
- •McMeen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 12%).
- •McMeen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •McMeen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 85.2%).
- •McMeen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 18.7).
- •McMeen Elementary School is the larger school with 706 students compared with 467.
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 McMeen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McMeen Elementary School ranks higher (28.7 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 McMeen Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elementary School: 467. McMeen Elementary School: 706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elementary School and McMeen Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Ellis Elementary School is 986th of 993 and McMeen Elementary School is 734th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).