Hutchinson Elementary School

12900 West Utah Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Hutchinson Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hutchinson Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hutchinson Elementary School's student population of 277 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
277 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Hutchinson Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hutchinson Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
76%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hutchinson Elementary School's ranking?
Hutchinson Elementary School is ranked #753 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Hutchinson Elementary School?
277 students attend Hutchinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hutchinson Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hutchinson Elementary School?
Hutchinson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hutchinson Elementary School offer ?
Hutchinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hutchinson Elementary School part of?
Hutchinson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

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Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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