Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alsup Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ALSUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the west part of Commerce City, CO, covering an attendance area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alsup Elementary School's student population of 492 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alsup Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alsup Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1468 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2002–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
86%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
10%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alsup Elementary School's ranking?
Alsup Elementary School is ranked #1468 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Alsup Elementary School often compared to?
Alsup Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Monaco Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Alsup Elementary School?
492 students attend Alsup Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Alsup Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alsup Elementary School?
Alsup Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alsup Elementary School offer ?
Alsup Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alsup Elementary School part of?
Alsup Elementary School is part of School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I had my doughts on this school when I enrolled my daughter in kindergarden . It blew me away to find that the teachers and staff were so attentive to my childs needs from staying after school to help her catch up with her education or anything else I was worried about . I could not have placed her in a better educational enviroment. Thanks ALSUP
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