Polaris Elementary School
- Polaris Elementary School serves 334 students in grades 1-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Polaris Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Polaris Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Polaris Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 334 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Polaris Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Polaris Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1 out of 1768 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 97% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 76% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 1% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Polaris Elementary School is Academy Of Urban Learning (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mount View Youth Services Center (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Academy Of Urban Learning Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 108 students
0.4 miles
2417 W. 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303)282-0900 0.4 9-12 108 - Denver Mount View Youth Services Center Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
0.5 miles
7862 West Mansfield Parkway
Denver, CO 80235
(303)866-6600 0.5 5-12 n/a - Denver University Prep - Arapahoe St. Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 346 students
0.5 miles
2409 Arapahoe Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303)292-0463 0.5 K-5 346 - Denver Whittier K-8 School Grades: PK-8 | 288 students
0.5 miles
2480 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720)424-3040 0.5 PK-8 288 - Denver Gilliam School Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 28 students
0.7 miles
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303)294-8930 0.7 5-12 28
School Reviews
| 4 Polaris is amazing! Everyone is kind. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Elliot P. |
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