French American School of Denver vs Whittier ECE-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.1 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
Whittier ECE-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
242 students
| Measure | French American School of Denver Denver, Colorado | Whittier ECE-8 School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #26 of 993 | #886 of 993 |
| National rank | #4104 of 50,301 | #45490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 230 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 88.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •French American School of Denver scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 19.0).
- •French American School of Denver does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 88.4%).
- •French American School of Denver does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Whittier ECE-8 School is the larger school with 242 students compared with 230.
- •French American School of Denver is a charter school while Whittier ECE-8 School 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 Whittier ECE-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), French American School of Denver ranks higher (81.6 vs 19.0 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 Whittier ECE-8 School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
French American School of Denver: 230. Whittier ECE-8 School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do French American School of Denver and Whittier ECE-8 School rank in Colorado?
French American School of Denver is 26th of 993 and Whittier ECE-8 School is 886th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).