Serving 597 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Josephine Hodgkins Leadership 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 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Josephine Hodgkins Elementary School serves the southern part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy's student population of 597 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
597 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership 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 Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy is 0.26, 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
#1592 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-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 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Gray
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy's ranking?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy is ranked #1592 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy often compared to?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Harris Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy?
597 students attend Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy offer ?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy part of?
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy is part of Westminster School District.
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