Teller Elementary School

1150 Garfield Street
Denver, CO 80206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Teller Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Teller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Teller Elementary School's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

Teller Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Teller Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#84 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
60%
32%
77%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
8%
5%
White
67%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Teller Elementary School's ranking?
Teller Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Teller Elementary School often compared to?
Teller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bromwell Elementary School, Steck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Teller Elementary School?
558 students attend Teller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Teller Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Teller Elementary School?
Teller Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Teller Elementary School offer ?
Teller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Teller Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Teller Elementary School located?
Teller Elementary School is located in the Congress Park neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in Congress Park.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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