Foster Dual Language PK-8 vs Lawrence Elementary School
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.
Foster Dual Language PK-8
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
454 students
Lawrence Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
| Measure | Foster Dual Language PK-8 Arvada, Colorado | Lawrence Elementary School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #787 of 993 | #673 of 993 |
| National rank | #42055 of 50,301 | #36671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 32% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 24.4).
- •Lawrence Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Lawrence Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Foster Dual Language PK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 73.8%).
- •Lawrence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Foster Dual Language PK-8 is the larger school with 454 students compared with 412.
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 Foster Dual Language PK-8 better than Lawrence Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Elementary School ranks higher (32.9 vs 24.4 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 Foster Dual Language PK-8 and Lawrence Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Dual Language PK-8: 454. Lawrence Elementary School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Dual Language PK-8 and Lawrence Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Foster Dual Language PK-8 is 787th of 993 and Lawrence Elementary School is 673rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).