Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School vs McGlone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 601 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
585 students
McGlone Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
842 students
| Measure | Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School Denver, Colorado | McGlone Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 993 | #946 of 993 |
| National rank | #47389 of 50,301 | #47650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 585 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 13% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.5 vs 15.0).
- •McGlone Academy does better on math proficiency (13% vs 9%).
- •McGlone Academy does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 89%).
- •Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.0).
- •McGlone Academy is the larger school with 842 students compared with 585.
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 Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School better than McGlone Academy?
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 Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School and McGlone Academy?
About 601 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School: 585. McGlone Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School and McGlone Academy rank in Colorado?
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School is 944th of 993 and McGlone Academy is 946th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).