Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hallett Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hallett Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hallett Academy's student population of 262 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hallett Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hallett Academy is 0.44, 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
#1432 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
73%
4%
White
4%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Hallett Academy's ranking?
Hallett Academy is ranked #1432 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hallett Academy often compared to?
Hallett Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Smith Elementary School, Stedman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Hallett Academy?
262 students attend Hallett Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hallett Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hallett Academy?
Hallett Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hallett Academy offer ?
Hallett Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hallett Academy part of?
Hallett Academy is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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