Glennon Heights Elementary School serves 156 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Glennon Heights 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 top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glennon Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Glennon Heights Elementary School's student population of 156 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glennon Heights Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Glennon Heights Elementary School is 0.58, which is less 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
#989 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
6%
4%
White
56%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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 Glennon Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Glennon Heights Elementary School is ranked #989 out of 1,734 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Glennon Heights Elementary School?
156 students attend Glennon Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Glennon Heights Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glennon Heights Elementary School?
Glennon Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glennon Heights Elementary School offer ?
Glennon Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Glennon Heights Elementary School part of?
Glennon Heights Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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