Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Flynn Elementary School serves the northern part of Westminster, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy's student population of 354 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
354 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
School Rankings
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy 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 John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is 0.48, 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
#1111 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
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)23.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy's ranking?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is ranked #1111 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy often compared to?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Ridge Pk-8, Adventure Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy?
354 students attend John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy offer ?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy part of?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is part of Westminster School District.
In what neighborhood is John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy located?
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy is located in the Shaw Heights neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Shaw Heights.
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