Maxwell Elementary School vs Oakland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 710 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Oakland Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students
| Measure | Maxwell Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Oakland Elementary Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #975 of 993 | #881 of 993 |
| National rank | #48647 of 50,301 | #45365 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 638 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 12.6).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 92.9%).
- •Oakland Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.4).
- •Maxwell Elementary School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 352.
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 Maxwell Elementary School better than Oakland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Elementary ranks higher (19.2 vs 12.6 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 Maxwell Elementary School and Oakland Elementary?
About 710 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Elementary School: 638. Oakland Elementary: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Elementary School and Oakland Elementary rank in Colorado?
Maxwell Elementary School is 975th of 993 and Oakland Elementary is 881st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).