Barney Ford Elementary School

14500 Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barney Ford Elementary 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 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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

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School Overview

Barney Ford Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Barney Ford Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barney Ford Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1539 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
14%
32%
20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
80%
36%
Black
13%
5%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barney Ford Elementary School's ranking?
Barney Ford Elementary School is ranked #1539 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Barney Ford Elementary School often compared to?
Barney Ford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lena Archuleta Elementary School, Marie L. Greenwood Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Barney Ford Elementary School?
464 students attend Barney Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Barney Ford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barney Ford Elementary School?
Barney Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barney Ford Elementary School offer ?
Barney Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barney Ford Elementary School part of?
Barney Ford Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Barney Ford Elementary School located?
Barney Ford Elementary School is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 15 other public schools located in Montbello.

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5   4/10/2020
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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