Southlawn Elementary School vs The STEAD School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southlawn Elementary School
Commerce City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
The STEAD School
Commerce City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
421 students
| Measure | Southlawn Elementary School Commerce City, Colorado | The STEAD School Commerce City, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 993 | #94 of 307 |
| National rank | #32367 of 50,301 | #5751 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 673 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Commerce City | Commerce City |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The STEAD School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 39.4).
- •The STEAD School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 52.7%).
- •The STEAD School does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.4).
- •Southlawn Elementary School is the larger school with 673 students compared with 421.
- •Southlawn Elementary School is a public school while The STEAD 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 Southlawn Elementary School better than The STEAD School?
On the Success Index (US), The STEAD School ranks higher (60.2 vs 39.4 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 Southlawn Elementary School and The STEAD School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Commerce City and Commerce City in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southlawn Elementary School: 673. The STEAD School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southlawn Elementary School and The STEAD School rank in Colorado?
Southlawn Elementary School is 570th of 993 and The STEAD School is 94th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).