Carson Elementary School

5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Carson Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Carson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carson Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#143 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
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60-64%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carson 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.
60-64%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carson 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
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
35%
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Black
8%
4%
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White
72%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.46
This chart display the diversity score of Carson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carson 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: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carson Elementary School's ranking?
Carson Elementary School is ranked #143 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Carson Elementary School often compared to?
Carson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Carson Elementary School?
391 students attend Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Carson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carson Elementary School?
Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carson Elementary School offer ?
Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Carson Elementary School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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