Philips Elementary School (Closed 2011)

6550 East 21st Ave
Denver, CO 80207
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(09-10)
50-59%
81%
(09-10)
50-59%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)
3%
1%
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)
16%
29%
Black
(09-10)
69%
6%
White
(09-10)
12%
60%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
81%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Philips Elementary School?
178 students attend Philips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Philips Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Philips Elementary School offer ?
Philips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Philips Elementary School part of?

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