Fruitvale Elementary School vs John H. Amesse Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 323 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fruitvale Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
John H. Amesse Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
| Measure | Fruitvale Elementary School Grand Junction, Colorado | John H. Amesse Elementary Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #822 of 993 | #989 of 993 |
| National rank | #43266 of 50,301 | #49529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 358 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.1% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Grand Junction | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fruitvale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 9.7).
- •John H. Amesse Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 94.1%).
- •Fruitvale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.0).
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 Fruitvale Elementary School better than John H. Amesse Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fruitvale Elementary School ranks higher (22.5 vs 9.7 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 Fruitvale Elementary School and John H. Amesse Elementary?
About 323 km in a straight line, between Grand Junction and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fruitvale Elementary School: 358. John H. Amesse Elementary: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fruitvale Elementary School and John H. Amesse Elementary rank in Colorado?
Fruitvale Elementary School is 822nd of 993 and John H. Amesse Elementary is 989th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).