Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Northeast 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 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northeast Elementary School serves the northeast part of Brighton, CO, covering an area of approximately 27.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 16.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northeast Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Northeast 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 Northeast Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#1554 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
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 2009–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. 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)39.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Northeast Elementary School's ranking?
Northeast Elementary School is ranked #1554 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Northeast Elementary School often compared to?
Northeast Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Elementary School, Mary E Pennock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Northeast Elementary School?
470 students attend Northeast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Northeast Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Northeast Elementary School offer ?
Northeast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast Elementary School part of?
Northeast Elementary School is part of School District 27j.
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