Martensen Elementary School (Closed 2012)

6625 West 45th Place
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Martensen Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
240 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
(10-11)
85-89%
82%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martensen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
85-89%
89%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martensen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
48%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
42%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Martensen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martensen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Martensen Elementary School?
240 students attend Martensen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Martensen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martensen Elementary School?
Martensen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martensen Elementary School offer ?
Martensen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Martensen Elementary School part of?
Martensen Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

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