Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcelwain 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 87% 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: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MC Elwain Elementary School serves the south part of its district in Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcelwain Elementary School's student population of 361 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
School Motto
Each one, reach one!
School Rankings
Mcelwain 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 Mcelwain Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1636 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Mcelwain Elementary School's ranking?
Mcelwain Elementary School is ranked #1636 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mcelwain Elementary School often compared to?
Mcelwain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thornton Elementary School, Coronado Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mcelwain Elementary School?
361 students attend Mcelwain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mcelwain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcelwain Elementary School?
Mcelwain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcelwain Elementary School offer ?
Mcelwain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcelwain Elementary School part of?
Mcelwain Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
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