Acres Green Elementary School
Tel:
(303)387-7125
- Acres Green Elementary School serves 669 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Acres Green Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Acres Green Elementary School's student population of 669 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 669 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Acres Green Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Acres Green Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #634 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 25% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 50% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Acres Green Elementary School is Skyview Academy (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is American Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Castle Rock American Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 1782 students
0.4 miles
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720)292-5200 0.4 PK-8 1782 - Lone Tree Eagle Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 632 students
0.8 miles
7716 Timberline Road
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303)387-7075 0.8 PK-6 632 - Littleton Fox Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 568 students
1.1 miles
6585 Collegiate Drive
Littleton, CO 80130
(303)387-7000 1.1 PK-6 568 - Lone Tree Skyview Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-12 | 1268 students
1.2 miles
6161 Business Center Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303)471-8439 1.2 PK-12 1268 - Englewood Willow Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 538 students
1.2 miles
7855 South Willow Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720)554-3900 1.2 PK-5 538
School Reviews
| 5 Very warm welcome. Friendly staff. Leadership focus - Posted by Parent - Smartmom |
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