Top Rankings
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 206 public schools serving 88,911 students in School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
206 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
88,911 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
6,084 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 67% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Graduation Rate
74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
# American Indian Students
508 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,646 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
46,373 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
35%
# Black Students
11,940 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
13%
4%
# White Students
22,699 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
26%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
449 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4,296 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,810
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
6,414
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
6,412
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
6,275
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6,268
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
6,162
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
6,401
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
6,212
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
6,472
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
6,707
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
8,273
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
6,392
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
6,200
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,913
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,169 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,927 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,615 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$1,594 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,169
$15,247
Spending / Student
$17,927
$15,560
Best School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polaris Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
410 Park Avenue West
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7860
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-7860
Grades: 1-5
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Akron Way
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2640
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 850 students
Rank: #33.
Denver School Of The Arts
(Math: 67% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7111 Montview Blvd
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 1,090 students
Rank: #44.
Mcauliffe International School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2540 Holly St
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-1540
Denver, CO 80207
(720) 424-1540
Grades: 6-8
| 1,558 students
Rank: #55.
Steele Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 South Marion Parkway
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-3720
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-3720
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #66.
Cory Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1550 South Steele Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-8380
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-8380
Grades: 1-5
| 396 students
Rank: #77.
Morey Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
840 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-0700
Denver, CO 80218
(720) 424-0700
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Westerly Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8800 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-3160
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-3160
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #99.
Dsst: Byers High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #1010.
Swigert International School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3480 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4800
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #1111.
George Washington High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
655 South Monaco Pkwy
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,262 students
Rank: #1212.
Steck Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Albion Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-3870
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-3870
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1313.
Bradley International School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3051 South Elm Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1414.
East High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 City Park Esplanade
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 423-8300
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 423-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,589 students
Rank: #1515.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #1616.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3350 Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 424-7780
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 424-7780
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1717.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8499 E Stoll Place
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #1818.
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 South St Paul Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1919.
Denver Language School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 557-0852
Grades: K-8
| 885 students
Rank: #2020.
Teller Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Garfield Street
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 424-3560
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 424-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #2121.
Bromwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 East 4th Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 424-9330
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 424-9330
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #2222.
Dsst: Montview High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Valentia Street
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 320-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 570 students
Rank: #2323.
Northfield High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 Central Park Blvd
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8000
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,570 students
Rank: #2424.
Dsst: Conservatory Green High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5590 N Central Park Blvd #4
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 802-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Creativity Challenge Community
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 S. Monroe St
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0630
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0630
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Denver Online
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4250 Shoshone St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8281
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8281
Grades: 6-12
| 307 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 South Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
Rank: #2828.
South High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 East Louisiana Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-6000
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 423-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #2929.
Dsst: Byers Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 S Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 524-6350
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #3030.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 East Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-9750
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-9750
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #3131.
Slavens K-8 School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 South Clayton Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-4150
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-4150
Grades: K-8
| 732 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Contemporary Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E. 9th Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-6900
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 423-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Delta High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Denver, CO 80224
(720) 423-8740
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Valdez Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2525 West 29th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-3310
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #3535.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 423-7000
Denver, CO 80237
(720) 423-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C?
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C manages 206 public schools serving 88,911 students.
What is the rank of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C?
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C is ranked #96 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C?
52% of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C?
School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,927 is higher than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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