Penrose Elementary School vs. Harrison School
Should I attend Penrose Elementary School or Harrison 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
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Harrison School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Penrose Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Harrison 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 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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-6
K-8
Total Students
326 students
603 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1207 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
46
-
Kindergarten Students
43
60
Grade 1 Students
47
58
Grade 2 Students
43
71
Grade 3 Students
27
50
Grade 4 Students
38
52
Grade 5 Students
39
56
Grade 6 Students
43
78
Grade 7 Students
-
109
Grade 8 Students
-
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
20%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
79%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%