Serving 515 students in grades 1-5, Lena Archuleta Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lena Archuleta Elementary School serves the northeast part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive time of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lena Archuleta Elementary School's student population of 515 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lena Archuleta Elementary 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 Lena Archuleta Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#909 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lena Archuleta Elementary School's ranking?
Lena Archuleta Elementary School is ranked #909 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lena Archuleta Elementary School often compared to?
Lena Archuleta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marie L. Greenwood Academy, Barney Ford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lena Archuleta Elementary School?
515 students attend Lena Archuleta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Lena Archuleta Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lena Archuleta Elementary School?
Lena Archuleta Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lena Archuleta Elementary School offer ?
Lena Archuleta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lena Archuleta Elementary School part of?
Lena Archuleta Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Lena Archuleta Elementary School located?
Lena Archuleta Elementary School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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