Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cheltenham 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cheltenham Elementary School serves the west part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles, with most homes located within a 5-10 minute drive from the school and an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the attendance zone extends to about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cheltenham Elementary School's student population of 373 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1369 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)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
63%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
23%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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)37.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Cheltenham Elementary School's ranking?
Cheltenham Elementary School is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cheltenham Elementary School often compared to?
Cheltenham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagleton Elementary School, Colfax 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cheltenham Elementary School?
373 students attend Cheltenham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cheltenham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cheltenham Elementary School?
Cheltenham Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cheltenham Elementary School offer ?
Cheltenham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheltenham Elementary School part of?
Cheltenham Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Cheltenham Elementary School located?
Cheltenham Elementary School is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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