Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glennon Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Glennon Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#978 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
53%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glennon Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Glennon Heights Elementary School is ranked #978 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Glennon Heights Elementary School?
136 students attend Glennon Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Glennon Heights Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glennon Heights Elementary School?
Glennon Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glennon Heights Elementary School offer ?
Glennon Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glennon Heights Elementary School part of?
Glennon Heights Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Glennon Heights Elementary School located?
Glennon Heights Elementary School is located in the Glennon Heights neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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