Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green Gables Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Green Gables Elementary School serves the northeast part of Denver, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with most living about 1 mile away from the zone's edges, which extend up to 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Green Gables Elementary School's student population of 315 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Green Gables Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Gables Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
63%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Gables Elementary School's ranking?
Green Gables Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Green Gables Elementary School often compared to?
Green Gables Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dennison Elementary School, Kendrick Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Green Gables Elementary School?
315 students attend Green Gables Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Green Gables Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Gables Elementary School?
Green Gables Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Green Gables Elementary School offer ?
Green Gables Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Gables Elementary School part of?
Green Gables Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Green Gables Elementary School located?
Green Gables Elementary School is located in the Southern Gables neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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