Highline Academy Southeast vs Slavens K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highline Academy Southeast
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
Slavens K-8 School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–8
762 students
| Measure | Highline Academy Southeast Denver, Colorado | Slavens K-8 School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #214 of 993 | #12 of 993 |
| National rank | #15104 of 50,301 | #3056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 591 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 80% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Slavens K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 64.5).
- •Slavens K-8 School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 49%).
- •Slavens K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 66%).
- •Slavens K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 53.3%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.1).
- •Slavens K-8 School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 591.
- •Highline Academy Southeast is a charter school while Slavens K-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 Highline Academy Southeast better than Slavens K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Slavens K-8 School ranks higher (83.7 vs 64.5 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 Southeast and Slavens K-8 School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highline Academy Southeast: 591. Slavens K-8 School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highline Academy Southeast and Slavens K-8 School rank in Colorado?
Highline Academy Southeast is 214th of 993 and Slavens K-8 School is 12th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).