Jefferson County Open Elementary School vs Jefferson Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson County Open Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
236 students
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School
Edgewater · Public high · Grades 7–12
601 students
| Measure | Jefferson County Open Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado | Jefferson Junior/Senior High School Edgewater, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 993 | #294 of 307 |
| National rank | #22636 of 50,301 | #15763 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 236 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 4% |
| city | Lakewood | Edgewater |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson County Open Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 17.0).
- •Jefferson County Open Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 4%).
- •Jefferson County Open Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Jefferson County Open Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 78.7%).
- •Jefferson Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.8).
- •Jefferson Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 236.
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 Jefferson County Open Elementary School better than Jefferson Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson County Open Elementary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 17.0 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 Jefferson County Open Elementary School and Jefferson Junior/Senior High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Edgewater in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School: 236. Jefferson Junior/Senior High School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson County Open Elementary School and Jefferson Junior/Senior High School rank in Colorado?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School is 362nd of 993 and Jefferson Junior/Senior High School is 294th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).