Lincoln Charter Academy vs Sierra Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Arvada · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
824 students
Sierra Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
| Measure | Lincoln Charter Academy Arvada, Colorado | Sierra Elementary School Arvada, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 993 | #195 of 993 |
| National rank | #24615 of 50,301 | #14212 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 824 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Arvada | Arvada |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 50.8).
- •Sierra Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Sierra Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Sierra Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 28.4%).
- •Lincoln Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.3).
- •Lincoln Charter Academy is the larger school with 824 students compared with 493.
- •Lincoln Charter Academy is a charter school while Sierra Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Lincoln Charter Academy better than Sierra Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Elementary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 50.8 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 Lincoln Charter Academy and Sierra Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Arvada in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Charter Academy: 824. Sierra Elementary School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Charter Academy and Sierra Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Lincoln Charter Academy is 393rd of 993 and Sierra Elementary School is 195th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).