Hutchinson Elementary School

12900 West Utah Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hutchinson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hutchinson Elementary School's student population of 318 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Hutchinson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hutchinson Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#686 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
33%
45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hutchinson Elementary School's ranking?
Hutchinson Elementary School is ranked #686 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hutchinson Elementary School often compared to?
Hutchinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Devinny Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hutchinson Elementary School?
318 students attend Hutchinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hutchinson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hutchinson Elementary School offer ?
Hutchinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hutchinson Elementary School part of?
Hutchinson Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Hutchinson Elementary School located?
Hutchinson Elementary School is located in the Green Mountain neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Green Mountain.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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