Foster Dual Language PK-8 vs Stevens Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.4 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
Stevens Elementary School
Wheat Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
| Measure | Foster Dual Language PK-8 Arvada, Colorado | Stevens Elementary School Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #787 of 993 | #812 of 993 |
| National rank | #42055 of 50,301 | #42907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 454 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7.5% |
| city | Arvada | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster Dual Language PK-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 23.1).
- •Foster Dual Language PK-8 does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •Foster Dual Language PK-8 does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Foster Dual Language PK-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 65.9%).
- •Stevens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.2).
- •Stevens Elementary School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 454.
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 Stevens Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Foster Dual Language PK-8 ranks higher (24.4 vs 23.1 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 Stevens Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Dual Language PK-8: 454. Stevens Elementary School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Dual Language PK-8 and Stevens Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Foster Dual Language PK-8 is 787th of 993 and Stevens Elementary School is 812th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).