Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Emory 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1741 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
81%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
12%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emory Elementary School's ranking?
Emory Elementary School is ranked #1741 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Emory Elementary School?
385 students attend Emory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Emory Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emory Elementary School?
Emory Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Emory Elementary School offer ?
Emory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Emory Elementary School part of?
Emory Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Emory Elementary School located?
Emory Elementary School is located in the Lasley neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Lasley.
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