Jefferson County Open Elementary School vs Lakewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 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
Lakewood High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,735 students
| Measure | Jefferson County Open Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado | Lakewood High School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 993 | #83 of 307 |
| National rank | #22636 of 50,301 | #4959 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 236 | 1,735 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 1,735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Lakewood | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 53.6).
- •Lakewood High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Lakewood High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Jefferson County Open Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 36.8%).
- •Jefferson County Open Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.1).
- •Lakewood High School is the larger school with 1,735 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 Lakewood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood High School ranks higher (63.3 vs 53.6 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 Lakewood High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School: 236. Lakewood High School: 1,735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson County Open Elementary School and Lakewood High School rank in Colorado?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School is 362nd of 993 and Lakewood High School is 83rd of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).