Stedman Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Stedman Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stedman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Stedman Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Stedman Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Stedman Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#830 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
28%
35%

Black
29%
4%

White
36%
52%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Stedman Elementary School's ranking?
Stedman Elementary School is ranked #830 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Stedman Elementary School?
426 students attend Stedman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Stedman Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stedman Elementary School?
Stedman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stedman Elementary School offer ?
Stedman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stedman Elementary School part of?
Stedman Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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