Ellis Elementary School vs. Slavens K-8 School
Should I attend Ellis Elementary School or Slavens K-8 School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ellis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Slavens K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ellis 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (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 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 732 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Slavens K-8 School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
375 students
732 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1261 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#336 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≥50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
86
-
Kindergarten Students
56
77
Grade 1 Students
44
82
Grade 2 Students
55
71
Grade 3 Students
55
84
Grade 4 Students
36
91
Grade 5 Students
43
78
Grade 6 Students
-
85
Grade 7 Students
-
83
Grade 8 Students
-
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
53%
9%
% Black
14%
3%
% White
23%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%