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School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,221 students in School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
5,221 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#175 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
29%
Graduation Rate
69%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)52.7%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
89%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
8%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,267 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,435 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$112 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,267
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,435
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kemp Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6775 Oneida Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6633
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6633
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Alsup Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4413 E. 68th Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-3333
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Adams City High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7200 Quebec Parkway
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-3111
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 1,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Lester R Arnold High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7133 E. 73rd Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-2983
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-2983
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7970 Kimberly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0189
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0189
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Rose Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 East 58th Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0163
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0163
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Adams City Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4451 East 72nd Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-5881
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-5881
Gr: 7-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Monaco Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7631 Monaco Boulevard
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0307
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0307
Gr: PK-6 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Kearney Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6160 Kearney Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0261
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0261
Gr: 7-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1010.
Central Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6450 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0327
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-0327
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
6450 Holly St
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 286-9472
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 286-9472
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
5650 Bowen Court
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-5000
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-5000
Gr: PK | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo?
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo manages 12 public schools serving 5,221 students.
What is the rank of School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo?
School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo is ranked #175 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo?
89% of School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo?
School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is School District N. 14 In Theunty Of Adams & State Oflo's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,435 is higher than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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