Laredo Elementary School vs William Smith 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.
Laredo Elementary School
Aurora ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
449 students
William Smith High School
Aurora ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
410 students
| Measure | Laredo Elementary School Aurora, Colorado | William Smith High School Aurora, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #991 of 993 | #295 of 307 |
| National rank | #49690 of 50,301 | #15774 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PKโ5 | Grades 9โ12 |
| Students | 449 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 7.5% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขWilliam Smith High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 9.1).
- โขLaredo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- โขWilliam Smith High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- โขWilliam Smith High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 90.4%).
- โขWilliam Smith High School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.7).
- โขLaredo Elementary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 410.
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 Laredo Elementary School better than William Smith High School?
On the Success Index (US), William Smith High School ranks higher (17.0 vs 9.1 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 Laredo Elementary School and William Smith High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laredo Elementary School: 449. William Smith High School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laredo Elementary School and William Smith High School rank in Colorado?
Laredo Elementary School is 991st of 993 and William Smith High School is 295th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).