Grant Ranch Ece-8 School
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School serves 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (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 36% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Grant Ranch Ece-8 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 student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School's student population of 487 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 487 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Grant Ranch Ece-8 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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 School is 0.63, which is more 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 | #1211 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 34% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 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 to Grant Ranch Ece-8 School is Columbine High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Goddard Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blue Heron Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Blue Heron Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 499 students
0.4 miles
5987 West Dorado Drive
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-2770 0.4 PK-6 499 - Littleton Leawood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 429 students
0.7 miles
6155 West Leawood Drive
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-7860 0.7 PK-6 429 - Littleton Columbine High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,691 student
1.0 miles
6201 South Pierce Street
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 982-4400 1.0 9-12 1,691 - Littleton Goddard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 765 students
1.4 miles
3800 West Berry Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-7850 1.4 6-8 765 - Littleton Wilder Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 677 students
1.6 miles
4300 West Ponds Circle
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 347-4750 1.6 PK-5 677
School Reviews
| 5 I went to Grant Ranch 2 years ago I was a lot of trouble sometimes made bad friends but the teachers and staff were always there for me; they make things so much more fun than other schools do. Are they the best school? No, but they are loving, comforting, they make you want to go to them when there is a problem. Trust me most kids don't like to go ask a teacher hey can we talk or I want to talk to u about something but they make you feel like you should ask. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Grant Ranch |
| 1 After the way this school has handled bullying and the way they let parents know about threats made by students, I no longer feel safe sending my kids to school here. My kids have dealt with bullying every year and I understand kids will be kids however this is supposed to be a zero tolerance school yet it seems like when the injuries are pronounced all the kids get are a phone call home. Which leads to the treats being made on the school from these students and the principal sending home a letter stating everything's okay because these kids are talking to the counselor. Not very assuring that these threats won't be taken out. And to top it all off I don't feel like the curriculum is very efficient, clearly it reflects in the schools test scores. - Posted by Parent - Deanna |
| 5 This school is fantastic. They do a lot of social and emotional work with the kids. My kids feel welcomed by every teacher in the building. - Posted by Parent - Parent |
| 5 This school is amazing and fun. We do a bunch of fun activities. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Caca |
| 5 Changes are happening and I've been at this school for five years with my now second grader. I can see the demeanor changing, and although I've always loved this school and the staff, it's constantly getting better! My son has adored all of his teachers and is ahead on grade level or meeting grade level with everything. It's a great school and they have taken such good care of my son and soon to be my daughter also. - Posted by Parent - Emily |
| 2 Mixed feelings. Says they have a zero tolerance for bullying but that's not true. Second year of problems with bullies, seriously thinking about changing schools because of it. - Posted by Parent - Sav |
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