Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building covers the entire school district in Denver, IA, encompassing approximately 57.5 square miles. Families typically drive about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building's student population of 431 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building ranks within the top 1% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1223 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
96%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building's ranking?
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is ranked #8 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building?
431 students attend Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building?
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building offer ?
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building part of?
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building is part of Denver Comm School District.
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