Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cole Arts And Science Academy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cole Arts and Science Academy serves the west part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cole Arts And Science Academy's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cole Arts And Science Academy 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 Cole Arts And Science Academy is 0.50, 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
#1610 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
69%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole Arts And Science Academy's ranking?
Cole Arts And Science Academy is ranked #1610 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cole Arts And Science Academy often compared to?
Cole Arts And Science Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Columbine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cole Arts And Science Academy?
275 students attend Cole Arts And Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Cole Arts And Science Academy students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cole Arts And Science Academy?
Cole Arts And Science Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cole Arts And Science Academy offer ?
Cole Arts And Science Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cole Arts And Science Academy part of?
Cole Arts And Science Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Cole Arts And Science Academy located?
Cole Arts And Science Academy is located in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 3 other public schools located in Cole.
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