Ellis Elementary School vs Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 983 m 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
Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning
Denver · Public other · Grades K–12
382 students
| Measure | Ellis Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #986 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #49230 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 467 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.2% | 2.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 17%).
- •Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.4% vs 85.2%).
- •Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.7).
- •Ellis Elementary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 382.
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 Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ellis Elementary School and Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning?
About 983 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellis Elementary School: 467. Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellis Elementary School and Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning rank in Colorado?
Ellis Elementary School is 986th of 993 and Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).