Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lansing Elementary Community 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lansing Elementary Community School serves the west part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lansing Elementary Community School's student population of 366 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 Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Lansing Elementary Community School 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 Lansing Elementary Community School is 0.60, 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
#1725 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
59%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
21%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
8%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lansing Elementary Community School's ranking?
Lansing Elementary Community School is ranked #1725 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lansing Elementary Community School often compared to?
Lansing Elementary Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laredo Elementary School, Fulton Academy Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lansing Elementary Community School?
366 students attend Lansing Elementary Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lansing Elementary Community School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lansing Elementary Community School?
Lansing Elementary Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lansing Elementary Community School offer ?
Lansing Elementary Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lansing Elementary Community School part of?
Lansing Elementary Community School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A.
In what neighborhood is Lansing Elementary Community School located?
Lansing Elementary Community School is located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
While I was here, the school was a 7/10, but favoritism when it came to a certain administrator's daughter/niece (I can not remember), was absolutely horrific and that girl could get away with anything. The girls' name is Eva Sanchez, and hopefully she has changed her ways.
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