Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Lakewood 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Lakewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Lakewood Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Lakewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Lakewood Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1308 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
42%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
48%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Lakewood Elementary School's ranking?
South Lakewood Elementary School is ranked #1308 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend South Lakewood Elementary School?
324 students attend South Lakewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South Lakewood Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lakewood Elementary School?
South Lakewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Lakewood Elementary School offer ?
South Lakewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Lakewood Elementary School part of?
South Lakewood Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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