Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherrelwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sherrelwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sherrelwood Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sherrelwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sherrelwood Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1209 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
80%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
17%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherrelwood Elementary School's ranking?
Sherrelwood Elementary School is ranked #1209 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sherrelwood Elementary School often compared to?
Sherrelwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metropolitan Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Sherrelwood Elementary School?
237 students attend Sherrelwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Sherrelwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherrelwood Elementary School?
Sherrelwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sherrelwood Elementary School offer ?
Sherrelwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sherrelwood Elementary School part of?
Sherrelwood Elementary School is part of Westminster Public Schools School District.
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