Polton Community Elementary School

2985 South Oakland Street
Aurora, CO 80014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Polton Community 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polton Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Polton Community Elementary School's student population of 463 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Polton Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polton Community Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#1247 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
33%
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30-34%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
22%
35%
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Black
24%
4%
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White
37%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Polton Community Elementary School's ranking?
Polton Community Elementary School is ranked #1247 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Polton Community Elementary School often compared to?
Polton Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastridge Community Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Polton Community Elementary School?
463 students attend Polton Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Polton Community Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polton Community Elementary School?
Polton Community Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Polton Community Elementary School offer ?
Polton Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Polton Community Elementary School part of?
Polton Community Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.

School Calendar

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Date
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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