Manning Options School vs Norma Anderson Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manning Options School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
Norma Anderson Early Learning Center
Wheat Ridge · Public other · Grades PK–PK
112 students
| Measure | Manning Options School Lakewood, Colorado | Norma Anderson Early Learning Center Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #9 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #1854 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 685 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | – |
| Math proficiency | 63% | – |
| city | Lakewood | Wheat Ridge |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manning Options School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 26.8%).
- •Norma Anderson Early Learning Center does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.4).
- •Manning Options School is the larger school with 685 students compared with 112.
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 Manning Options School better than Norma Anderson Early Learning Center?
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 Manning Options School and Norma Anderson Early Learning Center?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Wheat Ridge in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manning Options School: 685. Norma Anderson Early Learning Center: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manning Options School and Norma Anderson Early Learning Center rank in Colorado?
Manning Options School is 9th of 262 and Norma Anderson Early Learning Center is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).