Rooney Ranch Elementary School
- Rooney Ranch Elementary School serves 575 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Rooney Ranch Elementary School's student population of 575 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 575 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rooney Ranch Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rooney Ranch Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #425 out of 1,704 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 84% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County No. R-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rooney Ranch Elementary School is Green Mountain High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dunstan Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hutchinson Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Hutchinson Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 356 students
0.5 miles
12900 West Utah Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303)982-9561 0.5 K-6 356 - Denver Devinny Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 554 students
1.0 miles
1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303)982-9200 1.0 K-6 554 - Denver Dunstan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 635 students
1.0 miles
1855 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303)982-9270 1.0 7-8 635 - Denver Green Mountain High School Grades: 9-12 | 1142 students
1.1 miles
13175 W Green Mountain Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303)982-9500 1.1 9-12 1142 - Denver Foothills Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 314 students
1.8 miles
13165 West Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303)982-9324 1.8 PK-6 314
School Reviews
| 2 Handful of teachers below average.Difficult to get assistance from school staff if your student is struggling. Teachers clickish.Teacher vs, parent mentality. - Posted by Student/Alumni - annst |
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