Elkhart Elementary School
Tel:
(303)340-3050
- Elkhart Elementary School serves 645 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Elkhart Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Elkhart Elementary School's student population of 645 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 645 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Elkhart Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Elkhart Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1512 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 34% |
| Black | 16% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aurora Joint No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elkhart Elementary School is Hinkley High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is East Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora East Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1020 students
0.3 miles
1275 Fraser St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-0660 0.3 6-8 1020 - Aurora Hinkley High School Grades: 9-12 | 2184 students
0.4 miles
1250 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-1500 0.4 9-12 2184 - Aurora Altura Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 576 students
0.8 miles
1650 Altura Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-3500 0.8 PK-5 576 - Aurora Laredo Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 503 students
0.9 miles
1350 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)366-0314 0.9 K-5 503 - Aurora Sixth Avenue Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 514 students
0.9 miles
560 Vaughn St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)366-6019 0.9 PK-5 514
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