Allendale Elementary School (Closed 2021)

5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Allendale Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
129 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#837 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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<50%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allendale 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 2020-21 school year data.
20-29%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allendale 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
36%
35%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
60%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Allendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Allendale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allendale Elementary School's ranking?
Allendale Elementary School is ranked #837 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Allendale Elementary School?
129 students attend Allendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Allendale Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allendale Elementary School?
Allendale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Allendale Elementary School offer ?
Allendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Allendale Elementary School part of?
Allendale Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

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