Turnberry Elementary School
Tel:
(720)685-5350
- Turnberry Elementary School serves 887 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (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 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Turnberry Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Turnberry Elementary School's student population of 887 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 887 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Turnberry Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Turnberry Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. 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 | #289 out of 1,704 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 34% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | 27J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Turnberry Elementary School is Prairie View High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Prairie View Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John W Thimmig Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- Henderson John W Thimmig Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 663 students
1.2 miles
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(303)655-2750 1.2 PK-5 663 - Henderson Prairie View Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 823 students
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12915 East 120th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(720)685-5400 1.7 6-8 823 - Henderson Prairie View High School Grades: 9-12 | 1968 students
1.8 miles
12909 E 120th Ave
Henderson, CO 80640
(303)655-8800 1.8 9-12 1968 - Commerce City Otho E Stuart Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 765 students
1.9 miles
15955 East 101st Way
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720)685-5500 1.9 6-8 765 - Commerce City Second Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 681 students
1.9 miles
9950 Laredo Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720)685-7550 1.9 PK-5 681
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