Highline Academy Southeast vs University Park Elementary School
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 Southeast
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
591 students
University Park Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
| Measure | Highline Academy Southeast Denver, Colorado | University Park Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #214 of 993 | #111 of 993 |
| National rank | #15104 of 50,301 | #9756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 591 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 64.5).
- •University Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •University Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •University Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 53.3%).
- •Highline Academy Southeast does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.9).
- •Highline Academy Southeast is the larger school with 591 students compared with 413.
- •Highline Academy Southeast is a charter school while University Park Elementary 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 University Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), University Park Elementary School ranks higher (72.3 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 University Park Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highline Academy Southeast: 591. University Park Elementary School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highline Academy Southeast and University Park Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Highline Academy Southeast is 214th of 993 and University Park Elementary School is 111th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).