Leroy Elementary School

1451 East Leroy Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leroy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Leroy Drive Elementary School serves the southeast part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Leroy Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Your family away from home where everyone is welcomed, celebrated, and has the opportunity to succeed.

School Rankings

Leroy 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 Leroy Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

15-19%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
66%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
18%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
82%
0.53

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
37.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-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 Leroy Elementary School's ranking?
Leroy Elementary School is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Leroy Elementary School often compared to?
Leroy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tarver Elementary School, Westgate Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Leroy Elementary School?
435 students attend Leroy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Leroy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Leroy Elementary School?
Leroy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Leroy Elementary School offer ?
Leroy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Leroy Elementary School part of?
Leroy Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 435 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Leroy Drive Elementary School serves the southeast part of Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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