Henderson Elementary School
Henderson Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Henderson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Henderson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Henderson Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 370 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Henderson Elementary 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 Henderson Elementary School is 0.58, which is less 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 | #910 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 40% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District 27j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Henderson Elementary School is Prairie View High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Prairie View Middle School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson Prairie View High School Math: 25% | Reading: 22%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,138 students10
0.5 miles
12909 E 120th Ave
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-8800 0.5 9-12 2,138 - Henderson Prairie View Middle School Math: 19% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 871 students10
0.7 miles
12915 East 120th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(720) 685-5400 0.7 6-8 871 - Henderson John W Thimmig Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 675 students10
1.2 miles
11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750 1.2 PK-5 675 - Commerce City Turnberry Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 733 students10
2.2 miles
13069 East 106th Place
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-5350 2.2 PK-5 733 - Henderson Belle Creek Charter School Charter School
Math: 42% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 662 students10
2.8 miles
9290 East 107th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160 2.8 K-8 662
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