Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Henderson 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henderson Elementary School serves the southeast part of Henderson, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 78.3 square miles. Families typically face a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henderson Elementary School's student population of 357 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Henderson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henderson Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1535 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henderson Elementary School's ranking?
Henderson Elementary School is ranked #1535 out of 1,748 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Henderson Elementary School?
357 students attend Henderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Henderson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henderson Elementary School?
Henderson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Henderson Elementary School offer ?
Henderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Henderson Elementary School part of?
Henderson Elementary School is part of School District 27j.
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