Cory Elementary School

1550 South Steele Street
Denver, CO 80210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 396 students in grades 1-5, Cory Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cory Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
396 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Cory Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cory Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#44 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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65-69%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cory Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cory Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
35%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
70%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Cory Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cory Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cory Elementary School's ranking?
Cory Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cory Elementary School often compared to?
Cory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Slavens K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Cory Elementary School?
396 students attend Cory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cory Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cory Elementary School?
Cory Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cory Elementary School offer ?
Cory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Cory Elementary School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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