Foster Dual Language PK-8 vs Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.9 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
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
Wheat Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
| Measure | Foster Dual Language PK-8 Arvada, Colorado | Peak Expeditionary - Pennington Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #787 of 993 | #682 of 993 |
| National rank | #42055 of 50,301 | #37237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 454 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 27% |
| city | Arvada | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peak Expeditionary - Pennington scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 24.4).
- •Peak Expeditionary - Pennington does better on math proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Peak Expeditionary - Pennington does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Peak Expeditionary - Pennington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 50.2%).
- •Foster Dual Language PK-8 does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.6).
- •Foster Dual Language PK-8 is the larger school with 454 students compared with 316.
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 Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
On the Success Index (US), Peak Expeditionary - Pennington ranks higher (32.0 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 Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Dual Language PK-8: 454. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Dual Language PK-8 and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington rank in Colorado?
Foster Dual Language PK-8 is 787th of 993 and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is 682nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).