Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Samuels 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Samuels Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Samuels Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Samuels Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Samuels Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1394 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
53%
36%
Black
21%
5%
White
15%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuels Elementary School's ranking?
Samuels Elementary School is ranked #1394 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Samuels Elementary School often compared to?
Samuels Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southmoor Elementary School, Holm Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Samuels Elementary School?
477 students attend Samuels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Samuels Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Samuels Elementary School?
Samuels Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Samuels Elementary School offer ?
Samuels Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Samuels Elementary School part of?
Samuels Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Samuels Elementary School located?
Samuels Elementary School is located in the Southeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Southeast.
School Reviews
5 3/20/2020
Awesome! This school is full of adventures, and you can learn a lot. While at was at that school I noticed that they support you through thick and thin! :)
5 1/18/2009
Availability of music (wonderful music teacher), art, sports and other extracurricular activities. It needs more parents to be involved at the school. The teachers listen to your concern and work along with the parent.
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