Clayton Partnership School

8970 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Clayton Partnership 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 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : The attendance zone for Clayton Partnership School encompasses the entire school district in Denver, CO, covering approximately 12.7 square miles. Families within this area typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 5.4 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clayton Partnership School's student population of 430 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Clayton Partnership 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 Clayton Partnership School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1355 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
18%
33%
23%
45%
(20-21)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
87%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
92%
0.24
(22-23)
48.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clayton Partnership School's ranking?
Clayton Partnership School is ranked #1355 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Clayton Partnership School often compared to?
Clayton Partnership Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Explore Pk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Clayton Partnership School?
430 students attend Clayton Partnership School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Clayton Partnership School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clayton Partnership School?
Clayton Partnership School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clayton Partnership School offer ?
Clayton Partnership School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clayton Partnership School part of?
Clayton Partnership School is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : The attendance zone for Clayton Partnership School encompasses the entire school district in Denver, CO, covering approximately 12.7 square miles. Families within this area typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 5.4 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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