Joe Shoemaker School vs Polton Community Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joe Shoemaker School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students
Polton Community Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Joe Shoemaker School Denver, Colorado | Polton Community Elementary School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #866 of 993 | #584 of 993 |
| National rank | #44731 of 50,301 | #32971 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 543 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 29% |
| city | Denver | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polton Community Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 20.2).
- •Polton Community Elementary School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Polton Community Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Polton Community Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 68.1%).
- •Polton Community Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.7).
- •Joe Shoemaker School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 466.
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 Joe Shoemaker School better than Polton Community Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Polton Community Elementary School ranks higher (38.5 vs 20.2 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 Joe Shoemaker School and Polton Community Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Denver and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joe Shoemaker School: 543. Polton Community Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joe Shoemaker School and Polton Community Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Joe Shoemaker School is 866th of 993 and Polton Community Elementary School is 584th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).