Serving 812 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 812 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School's student population of 812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
812 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
53%
35%
Black
29%
4%
White
5%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School's ranking?
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School is ranked #1692 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School often compared to?
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Omar D Blair Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School?
812 students attend Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School?
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School offer ?
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School part of?
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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