Mc Elwain Elementary School
Tel:
(720)972-5500
- Mc Elwain Elementary School serves 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (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 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Mc Elwain 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
- Mc Elwain Elementary School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mc Elwain Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mc Elwain Elementary School is 0.34, which is less 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 | #1623 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 34% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 14% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Adams 12 Five Star s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mc Elwain Elementary School is Academy High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Monterey Community School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Coronado Hills Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Coronado Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 590 students
0.3 miles
8300 Downing Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720)972-5320 0.3 PK-5 590 - Denver Monterey Community School Grades: PK-8 | 484 students
0.7 miles
2210 Mcelwain Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303)853-1360 0.7 PK-8 484 - Denver Thornton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 394 students
0.8 miles
900 Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720)972-5660 0.8 PK-5 394 - Denver Welby Community School Grades: PK-6 | 253 students
0.9 miles
1200 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303)853-1700 0.9 PK-6 253 - Denver Academy High School Grades: 9-12 | 435 students
1.0 miles
8970 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303)853-1900 1.0 9-12 435
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