Kullerstrand Elementary School

12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kullerstrand Elementary School 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 32%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kullerstrand Elementary School's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
195 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kullerstrand Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kullerstrand Elementary School is 0.52, 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)
#1115 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kullerstrand Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kullerstrand Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kullerstrand Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kullerstrand Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kullerstrand Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kullerstrand Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kullerstrand Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kullerstrand Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kullerstrand Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Kullerstrand Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kullerstrand Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kullerstrand Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kullerstrand Elementary School's ranking?
Kullerstrand Elementary School is ranked #1115 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kullerstrand Elementary School often compared to?
Kullerstrand Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prospect Valley 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 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kullerstrand Elementary School?
195 students attend Kullerstrand Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kullerstrand Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kullerstrand Elementary School?
Kullerstrand Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kullerstrand Elementary School offer ?
Kullerstrand Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kullerstrand Elementary School part of?
Kullerstrand Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Kullerstrand Elementary School located?
Kullerstrand Elementary School is located in the Fruitdale neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Fruitdale.

School Reviews

5   6/10/2017
Kullerstrand has extremely exceptional teachers that have made a real difference in my son's academic career and personal growth. After attending schools in Lakewood, Golden, and Littleton, my son flourished w/ the talented and supporting cast of 4th-6th grade teachers. The supporting staff is also excellent, and this school is bright star in a neighborhood experiencing re-growth and re-development. I am so pleased that we found Kullerstrand Elementary and trusted them with our child's learning! Thank you Kullerstrand! My son is better prepared for the future - thanks to you! 5*'s! (the ranking stars change if you get to close to them when pushing "Sumit")
- Posted by Parent - Schick

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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