Highland Elementary School vs Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Pierce · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Pierce, Colorado | Kendrick Lakes Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 993 | #162 of 993 |
| National rank | #37876 of 50,301 | #13016 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 443 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 57% |
| city | Pierce | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kendrick Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 31.0).
- •Kendrick Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 21%).
- •Kendrick Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 30%).
- •Kendrick Lakes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 36.6%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.7).
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 Highland Elementary School better than Kendrick Lakes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kendrick Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 31.0 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 Highland Elementary School and Kendrick Lakes Elementary School?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Pierce and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 443. Kendrick Lakes Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Kendrick Lakes Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Highland Elementary School is 698th of 993 and Kendrick Lakes Elementary School is 162nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).