Force Elementary School
Force Elementary School serves 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Force Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Force 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 10%)
School Overview
Force Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 497 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Force Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Force Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1224 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 35% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 44% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 6% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.60 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Force Elementary School is Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Denison Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Denison Montessori School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 402 students10
0.4 miles
1821 South Yates Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8080 0.4 PK-6 402 - Denver Charles M. Schenck (cms) Community School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 308 students10
0.8 miles
1300 South Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-4300 0.8 K-5 308 - Denver Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy Math: 19% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 968 students10
0.9 miles
2250 South Quitman Way
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0200 0.9 K-12 968 - Denver Strive Prep - Westwood Charter School
Math: 14% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 348 students10
0.9 miles
3201 W Arizona Ave.
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880 0.9 6-8 348 - Denver Brady Exploration School Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 286 students10
1.0 miles
5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6722 1 9-12 286
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about how your school will address pandemic health issues, such as the H1N1 virus, and how you can be proactive in learning about school closing guidelines.
Learn how parents of gifted children can find additional academic challenges and support programs both in and outside of public schools.
Learn more about the debate behind private school vouchers and whether they are a viable public school alternative for your child.
