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Kullerstrand Elementary School (Closed 2023)

12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kullerstrand 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#1111 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
33%
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kullerstrand Elementary School's ranking?
Kullerstrand Elementary School is ranked #1111 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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kullerstrand Elementary School?
195 students attend Kullerstrand Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kullerstrand Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kullerstrand Elementary School?
Kullerstrand Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kullerstrand Elementary School offer ?
Kullerstrand Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kullerstrand Elementary School part of?
Kullerstrand Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Kullerstrand Elementary School located?
Kullerstrand Elementary School is located in the Fruitdale neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Fruitdale.

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