Highline Academy Northeast vs Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highline Academy Northeast
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
161 students
| Measure | Highline Academy Northeast Denver, Colorado | Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #716 of 993 | #485 of 993 |
| National rank | #38689 of 50,301 | #28691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 589 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 29.8).
- •Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 73.5%).
- •Highline Academy Northeast does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
- •Highline Academy Northeast is the larger school with 589 students compared with 161.
- •Highline Academy Northeast is a charter school while Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE 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 Highline Academy Northeast better than Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE?
On the Success Index (US), Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE ranks higher (44.9 vs 29.8 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 Highline Academy Northeast and Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highline Academy Northeast: 589. Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highline Academy Northeast and Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE rank in Colorado?
Highline Academy Northeast is 716th of 993 and Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE is 485th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).