Jefferson Junior/Senior High School vs Stevens Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 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
Stevens Elementary School
Wheat Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
| Measure | Jefferson Junior/Senior High School Edgewater, Colorado | Stevens Elementary School Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 307 | #812 of 993 |
| National rank | #15763 of 16,910 | #42907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 601 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 7.5% |
| city | Edgewater | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stevens Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 17.0).
- •Stevens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 4%).
- •Jefferson Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Stevens Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 78.7%).
- •Stevens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.7).
- •Jefferson Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 469.
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 Stevens Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Stevens Elementary School ranks higher (23.1 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 Stevens Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School: 601. Stevens Elementary School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Junior/Senior High School and Stevens Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Jefferson Junior/Senior High School is 294th of 307 and Stevens Elementary School is 812th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).