Ford Elementary School (Closed 2013)

14500 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ford Elementary School serves 293 students in grades 3-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 33% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(11-12)
39%
56%
(11-12)
33%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
77%
36%
Black
21%
5%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Ford Elementary School?
293 students attend Ford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ford Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ford Elementary School?
Ford Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ford Elementary School offer ?
Ford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Ford Elementary School part of?

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