Lasley Elementary School
Tel:
(303)982-9720
- Lasley Elementary School serves 479 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (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 39% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Lasley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lasley Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 479 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lasley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lasley Elementary School is 0.49, 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 | #1108 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 19% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Lasley Elementary School is Alameda International Junior/senior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Denison Montessori School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Alameda International Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 1239 students
0.8 miles
1255 South Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80232
(303)982-8160 0.8 7-12 1239 - Denver Brady Exploration School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
1.0 miles
5220 W. Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(303)982-6722 1.0 9-12 272 - Denver Denison Montessori School Grades: PK-6 | 408 students
1.0 miles
1821 South Yates Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720)424-8080 1.0 PK-6 408 - Denver Force Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 570 students
1.0 miles
1550 South Wolff Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720)424-7400 1.0 PK-5 570 - Denver Deane Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 501 students
1.1 miles
580 South Harlan Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303)982-9655 1.1 K-6 501
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