Serving 466 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Polton Community Elementary School serves the northwest part of Aurora, CO, covering approximately 2.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Polton Community Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Polton Community 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 Polton Community Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#1180 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
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 ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
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)22.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Polton Community Elementary School's ranking?
Polton Community Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,748 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Polton Community Elementary School?
466 students attend Polton Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Polton Community Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polton Community Elementary School?
Polton Community Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is Polton Community Elementary School located?
Polton Community Elementary School is located in the Dam East And West neighborhood of Aurora, CO.
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