Smith Elementary School vs Stedman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
Stedman Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Smith Elementary School Denver, Colorado | Stedman Elementary School Denver, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #896 of 993 | #752 of 993 |
| National rank | #45755 of 50,301 | #40240 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 457 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Denver | Denver |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stedman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 18.6).
- •Stedman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Stedman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 88.8%).
- •Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.4).
- •Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 457 students compared with 447.
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 Smith Elementary School better than Stedman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Stedman Elementary School ranks higher (27.3 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 Smith Elementary School and Stedman Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Denver and Denver in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith Elementary School: 457. Stedman Elementary School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith Elementary School and Stedman Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Smith Elementary School is 896th of 993 and Stedman Elementary School is 752nd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).