Glennon Heights Elementary School
Tel:
(303)982-8240
- Glennon Heights Elementary School serves 239 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Glennon Heights Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Glennon Heights Elementary School's student population of 239 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 239 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Glennon Heights Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Glennon Heights Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1077 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Glennon Heights Elementary School is Addenbrooke Classical Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Addenbrooke Classical Academy (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Addenbrooke Classical Academy (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Addenbrooke Classical Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 242 students
0.7 miles
480 South Kipling
Denver, CO 80215
(303)986-5791 0.7 6-12 242 - Denver Green Mountain Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 447 students
0.7 miles
12250 West Kentucky Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303)982-9380 0.7 PK-6 447 - Denver Belmar Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 319 students
1.2 miles
885 South Garrison Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303)982-8220 1.2 K-6 319 - Denver Creighton Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 689 students
1.2 miles
75 Independence Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303)982-6282 1.2 7-8 689 - Denver Miller Special Education Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 91 students
1.2 miles
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303)982-7200 1.2 PK-12 91
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