Lawrence Elementary School vs Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawrence Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
Wheat Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
| Measure | Lawrence Elementary School Arvada, Colorado | Peak Expeditionary - Pennington Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 993 | #682 of 993 |
| National rank | #36671 of 50,301 | #37237 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 412 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Arvada | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.9 vs 32.0).
- •Lawrence Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Lawrence Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Peak Expeditionary - Pennington does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 73.8%).
- •Lawrence Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.6).
- •Lawrence Elementary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 316.
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 Lawrence Elementary School better than Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lawrence Elementary School and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawrence Elementary School: 412. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawrence Elementary School and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington rank in Colorado?
Lawrence Elementary School is 673rd of 993 and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington is 682nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).