Swanson Elementary School vs Westminster High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Swanson Elementary School
Arvada · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Westminster High School
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,010 students
| Measure | Swanson Elementary School Arvada, Colorado | Westminster High School Westminster, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #885 of 993 | #301 of 307 |
| National rank | #45482 of 50,301 | #16200 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 2,010 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 2,010 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 82% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 14% |
| city | Arvada | Westminster |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swanson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 14.1).
- •Westminster High School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 7.5%).
- •Westminster High School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Swanson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 82%).
- •Swanson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 23.6).
- •Westminster High School is the larger school with 2,010 students compared with 283.
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 Swanson Elementary School better than Westminster High School?
On the Success Index (US), Swanson Elementary School ranks higher (19.0 vs 14.1 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 Swanson Elementary School and Westminster High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Arvada and Westminster in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Swanson Elementary School: 283. Westminster High School: 2,010. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Swanson Elementary School and Westminster High School rank in Colorado?
Swanson Elementary School is 885th of 993 and Westminster High School is 301st of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).