North Star Elementary School vs Sherrelwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Star Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
320 students
Sherrelwood Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
204 students
| Measure | North Star Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Sherrelwood Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #915 of 993 | #928 of 993 |
| National rank | #46552 of 50,301 | #46938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 320 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 17% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.1 vs 16.4).
- •Sherrelwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Sherrelwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 86.3%).
- •North Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •North Star Elementary School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 204.
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 North Star Elementary School better than Sherrelwood Elementary School?
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 North Star Elementary School and Sherrelwood Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Elementary School: 320. Sherrelwood Elementary School: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Elementary School and Sherrelwood Elementary School rank in Colorado?
North Star Elementary School is 915th of 993 and Sherrelwood Elementary School is 928th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).