Scott Elementary School vs Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 95 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Scott Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
Smith Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
| Measure | Scott Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Smith Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #388 of 993 | #896 of 993 |
| National rank | #24291 of 50,301 | #45755 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 17% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 18.6).
- •Scott Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Scott Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Scott Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 88.8%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.4).
- •Scott Elementary School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 457.
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 Scott Elementary School better than Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Scott Elementary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 18.6 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 Scott Elementary School and Smith Elementary School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Scott Elementary School: 458. Smith Elementary School: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Scott Elementary School and Smith Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Scott Elementary School is 388th of 993 and Smith Elementary School is 896th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).