McMeen Elementary School vs Place Bridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McMeen Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students
Place Bridge Academy
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
824 students
| Measure | McMeen Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Place Bridge Academy Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #734 of 993 | #884 of 993 |
| National rank | #39411 of 50,301 | #45472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 706 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 8% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McMeen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 19.0).
- •McMeen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 8%).
- •McMeen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •McMeen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 85.2%).
- •Place Bridge Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.6).
- •Place Bridge Academy is the larger school with 824 students compared with 706.
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 McMeen Elementary School better than Place Bridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), McMeen Elementary School ranks higher (28.7 vs 19.0 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 McMeen Elementary School and Place Bridge Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McMeen Elementary School: 706. Place Bridge Academy: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McMeen Elementary School and Place Bridge Academy rank in Colorado?
McMeen Elementary School is 734th of 993 and Place Bridge Academy is 884th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).