Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School vs Monarch Montessori
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.
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
585 students
Monarch Montessori
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
| Measure | Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School Denver, Colorado | Monarch Montessori Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #944 of 993 | #803 of 993 |
| National rank | #47389 of 50,301 | #42510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 68.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarch Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 15.5).
- •Monarch Montessori does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Monarch Montessori does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Monarch Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.4% vs 88.9%).
- •Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.1).
- •Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 282.
- •Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School is a public school while Monarch Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Monarch Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Monarch Montessori ranks higher (23.7 vs 15.5 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 Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School and Monarch Montessori?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School: 585. Monarch Montessori: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School and Monarch Montessori rank in Colorado?
Farrell B. Howell ECE-8 School is 944th of 993 and Monarch Montessori is 803rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).