Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Force 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Force Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Force Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Sun. May 31, 2026
School Mascot
Roadrunners
School Rankings
Force Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Force Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1636 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
84%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roadrunners
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Force Elementary School's ranking?
Force Elementary School is ranked #1636 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Force Elementary School?
306 students attend Force Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Force Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Force Elementary School?
Force Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Force Elementary School offer ?
Force Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Force Elementary School part of?
Force Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Force Elementary School located?
Force Elementary School is located in the Mar Lee neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Mar Lee.
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