Federal Heights Elementary School vs Sunset Ridge PK-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Federal Heights Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students
Sunset Ridge PK-8
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
449 students
| Measure | Federal Heights Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Sunset Ridge PK-8 Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #952 of 993 | #935 of 993 |
| National rank | #47775 of 50,301 | #47151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 430 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Denver | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ridge PK-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 14.7).
- •Sunset Ridge PK-8 does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Sunset Ridge PK-8 does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Sunset Ridge PK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.8% vs 93.5%).
- •Federal Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 21.4).
- •Sunset Ridge PK-8 is the larger school with 449 students compared with 430.
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 Federal Heights Elementary School better than Sunset Ridge PK-8?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Ridge PK-8 ranks higher (16.0 vs 14.7 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 Federal Heights Elementary School and Sunset Ridge PK-8?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Denver and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Heights Elementary School: 430. Sunset Ridge PK-8: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Heights Elementary School and Sunset Ridge PK-8 rank in Colorado?
Federal Heights Elementary School is 952nd of 993 and Sunset Ridge PK-8 is 935th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).