Jefferson Junior/Senior High School vs Slater Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School
Edgewater · Public high · Grades 7–12
601 students
Slater Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students
| Measure | Jefferson Junior/Senior High School Edgewater, Colorado | Slater Elementary School Lakewood, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 307 | #741 of 993 |
| National rank | #15763 of 16,910 | #39669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 601 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 22% |
| city | Edgewater | Lakewood |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Slater Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 17.0).
- •Slater Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 4%).
- •Slater Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Slater Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.5% vs 78.7%).
- •Slater Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.7).
- •Jefferson Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 280.
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 Junior/Senior High School better than Slater Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Slater Elementary School ranks higher (28.3 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 Junior/Senior High School and Slater Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Lakewood in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School: 601. Slater Elementary School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Junior/Senior High School and Slater Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School is 294th of 307 and Slater Elementary School is 741st of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).