Laredo Elementary School
Tel:
(303)366-0314
- Laredo Elementary School serves 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Laredo Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Laredo Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 503 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Laredo Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Laredo Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1666 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 34% |
| Black | 20% | 5% |
| White | 11% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Aurora Joint No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Laredo Elementary School is Hinkley High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is East Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aurora Laredo Child Development Center Grades: PK | 302 students
0.1 miles
1420 Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)364-9371 0.1 PK 302 - Aurora Hinkley High School Grades: 9-12 | 2184 students
0.5 miles
1250 Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-1500 0.5 9-12 2184 - Aurora East Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1020 students
0.6 miles
1275 Fraser St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-0660 0.6 6-8 1020 - Aurora Altura Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 576 students
0.8 miles
1650 Altura Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-3500 0.8 PK-5 576 - Aurora Elkhart Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 645 students
0.9 miles
1020 Eagle St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303)340-3050 0.9 K-5 645
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