North Star Elementary School vs The Pinnacle Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 746 m 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
The Pinnacle Charter School
Federal Heights · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,905 students
| Measure | North Star Elementary School Denver, Colorado | The Pinnacle Charter School Federal Heights, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #915 of 993 | – |
| National rank | #46552 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 320 | 1,905 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 1,905 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 20% |
| city | Denver | Federal Heights |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Pinnacle Charter School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •The Pinnacle Charter School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •The Pinnacle Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 86.3%).
- •North Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.3).
- •The Pinnacle Charter School is the larger school with 1,905 students compared with 320.
- •North Star Elementary School is a public school while The Pinnacle Charter School is a charter 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 North Star Elementary School better than The Pinnacle Charter 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 The Pinnacle Charter School?
About 746 m in a straight line, between Denver and Federal Heights in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Star Elementary School: 320. The Pinnacle Charter School: 1,905. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Star Elementary School and The Pinnacle Charter School rank in Colorado?
North Star Elementary School is 915th of 993 and The Pinnacle Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).