Hanson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

7133 East 73rd Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hanson Elementary School 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Hanson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#1649 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
32%
15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
6%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hanson Elementary School's ranking?
Hanson Elementary School is ranked #1649 out of 1,779 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hanson Elementary School?
257 students attend Hanson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hanson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanson Elementary School?
Hanson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hanson Elementary School offer ?
Hanson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanson Elementary School part of?

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