Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building's student population of 442 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building ranks within the top 1% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1233 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building's ranking?
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is ranked #12 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building?
442 students attend Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building?
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building offer ?
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building part of?
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is part of Denver Comm School District.
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