Escalante-Biggs Academy vs John H. Amesse Elementary
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.
Escalante-Biggs Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
306 students
John H. Amesse Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
| Measure | Escalante-Biggs Academy Denver, Colorado | John H. Amesse Elementary Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 993 | #989 of 993 |
| National rank | #35903 of 50,301 | #49529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 306 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Escalante-Biggs Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 9.7).
- •Escalante-Biggs Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 94.1%).
- •Escalante-Biggs Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.0).
- •John H. Amesse Elementary is the larger school with 358 students compared with 306.
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 Escalante-Biggs Academy better than John H. Amesse Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Escalante-Biggs Academy ranks higher (34.0 vs 9.7 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 Escalante-Biggs Academy and John H. Amesse Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escalante-Biggs Academy: 306. John H. Amesse Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escalante-Biggs Academy and John H. Amesse Elementary rank in Colorado?
Escalante-Biggs Academy is 651st of 993 and John H. Amesse Elementary is 989th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).