Turnberry Elementary School
Turnberry Elementary School serves 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Turnberry Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Turnberry Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Turnberry Elementary School's student population of 733 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 733 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Turnberry Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Turnberry Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #606 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 49% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School District 27j School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson John W Thimmig Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 675 students10
1.2 miles
11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750 1.2 PK-5 675 - Henderson Prairie View Middle School Math: 19% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 871 students10
1.7 miles
12915 East 120th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(720) 685-5400 1.7 6-8 871 - Henderson Prairie View High School Math: 25% | Reading: 22%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,138 students10
1.8 miles
12909 E 120th Ave
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-8800 1.8 9-12 2,138 - Commerce City Otho E Stuart Middle School Math: 22% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 855 students10
1.9 miles
15955 East 101st Way
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-5500 1.9 6-8 855 - Commerce City Second Creek Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 631 students10
1.9 miles
9950 Laredo Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-7550 1.9 PK-5 631
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