Polaris Elementary School vs University Prep - Arapahoe St.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 767 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polaris Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
350 students
University Prep - Arapahoe St.
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
| Measure | Polaris Elementary School Denver, Colorado | University Prep - Arapahoe St. Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 993 | #636 of 993 |
| National rank | #2630 of 50,301 | #35241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 350 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 32% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polaris Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 35.1).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 32%).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 42%).
- •Polaris Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 89.8%).
- •University Prep - Arapahoe St. does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 20.6).
- •Polaris Elementary School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 313.
- •Polaris Elementary School is a public school while University Prep - Arapahoe St. 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 Polaris Elementary School better than University Prep - Arapahoe St.?
On the Success Index (US), Polaris Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 35.1 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 Polaris Elementary School and University Prep - Arapahoe St.?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polaris Elementary School: 350. University Prep - Arapahoe St.: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polaris Elementary School and University Prep - Arapahoe St. rank in Colorado?
Polaris Elementary School is 9th of 993 and University Prep - Arapahoe St. is 636th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).