Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dennison Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Dennison Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Denver, CO, encompassing approximately 778.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 42.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dennison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dennison Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dennison Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dennison Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#3 out of 1748 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dennison Elementary School's ranking?
Dennison Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dennison Elementary School often compared to?
Dennison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Devinny Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dennison Elementary School?
575 students attend Dennison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Dennison Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dennison Elementary School?
Dennison Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dennison Elementary School offer ?
Dennison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dennison Elementary School part of?
Dennison Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Dennison Elementary School located?
Dennison Elementary School is located in the Creighton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Creighton.
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