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Leroy Elementary School vs. Tarver Elementary School

Should you attend Leroy Elementary School or Tarver Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Leroy Elementary School
1451 East Leroy Drive
Denver, CO 80233
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tarver Elementary School
3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Leroy 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tarver Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
402 students
465 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Leroy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tarver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Leroy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tarver Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Leroy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tarver Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Leroy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tarver Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1285 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#807 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Leroy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tarver Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
33%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leroy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tarver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
44%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Leroy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tarver Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Leroy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tarver Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
74
Kindergarten Students
63
52
Grade 1 Students
76
70
Grade 2 Students
73
77
Grade 3 Students
66
66
Grade 4 Students
63
60
Grade 5 Students
61
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
66%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Leroy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tarver Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Leroy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tarver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Leroy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tarver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Leroy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tarver Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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