Fred Tjardes School of Innovation vs James Madison STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
124 students
James Madison STEAM Academy
Greeley · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
768 students
| Measure | Fred Tjardes School of Innovation Greeley, Colorado | James Madison STEAM Academy Greeley, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #681 of 993 | #971 of 993 |
| National rank | #37204 of 50,301 | #48531 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 124 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 124.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Greeley | Greeley |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred Tjardes School of Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 12.9).
- •Fred Tjardes School of Innovation does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Fred Tjardes School of Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 85%).
- •James Madison STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 124.0).
- •James Madison STEAM Academy is the larger school with 768 students compared with 124.
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 Fred Tjardes School of Innovation better than James Madison STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fred Tjardes School of Innovation ranks higher (32.0 vs 12.9 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 Fred Tjardes School of Innovation and James Madison STEAM Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Greeley and Greeley in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation: 124. James Madison STEAM Academy: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Tjardes School of Innovation and James Madison STEAM Academy rank in Colorado?
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation is 681st of 993 and James Madison STEAM Academy is 971st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).