French American School of Denver vs Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
French American School of Denver
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
230 students
Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
89 students
| Measure | French American School of Denver Denver, Colorado | Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 993 | #178 of 307 |
| National rank | #4104 of 50,301 | #10134 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 230 | 89 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 89 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 5.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •French American School of Denver scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 43.3).
- •French American School of Denver does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 68.5%).
- •Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (5.9 vs 12.8).
- •French American School of Denver is the larger school with 230 students compared with 89.
- •French American School of Denver is a charter school while Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 French American School of Denver better than Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), French American School of Denver ranks higher (81.6 vs 43.3 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 French American School of Denver and Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
French American School of Denver: 230. Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy: 89. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do French American School of Denver and Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy rank in Colorado?
French American School of Denver is 26th of 993 and Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy is 178th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).