Fairview PK-8 vs La Junta Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 243 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview PK-8
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
397 students
La Junta Intermediate School
La Junta · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
397 students
| Measure | Fairview PK-8 Denver, Colorado | La Junta Intermediate School La Junta, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 993 | #925 of 993 |
| National rank | #49056 of 50,301 | #46821 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 8% |
| city | Denver | La Junta |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Junta Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 11.4).
- •Fairview PK-8 does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Fairview PK-8 does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •La Junta Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 88.2%).
- •La Junta Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.0).
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 Fairview PK-8 better than La Junta Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), La Junta Intermediate School ranks higher (16.6 vs 11.4 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 Fairview PK-8 and La Junta Intermediate School?
About 243 km in a straight line, between Denver and La Junta in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview PK-8: 397. La Junta Intermediate School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview PK-8 and La Junta Intermediate School rank in Colorado?
Fairview PK-8 is 980th of 993 and La Junta Intermediate School is 925th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).