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Southeast Elementary School

1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southeast 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 is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southeast Elementary School's student population of 512 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Southeast Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southeast Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1295 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
33%
29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
74%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
21%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southeast Elementary School's ranking?
Southeast Elementary School is ranked #1295 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Southeast Elementary School?
512 students attend Southeast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Southeast Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southeast Elementary School offer ?
Southeast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southeast Elementary School part of?
Southeast Elementary School is part of School District 27j.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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