Polaris Elementary School

410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 328 students in grades 1-5, Polaris Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 1% in CO
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polaris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Polaris Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
328 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Polaris Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polaris Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
#1 out of 1779 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Polaris Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Polaris 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 2021-22 school year data.
95%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Polaris 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Polaris Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Polaris Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
63%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Polaris Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Polaris Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Polaris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Polaris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polaris Elementary School's ranking?
Polaris Elementary School is ranked #1 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Polaris Elementary School?
328 students attend Polaris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Polaris Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polaris Elementary School?
Polaris Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Polaris Elementary School offer ?
Polaris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Polaris Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Polaris Elementary School located?
Polaris Elementary School is located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Five Points.

School Reviews

4   5/1/2020
Polaris is amazing! Everyone is kind.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Elliot P.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : 95% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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