Serving 742 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Turnberry 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 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Turnberry Elementary serves the southwest part of Commerce City, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turnberry Elementary School's student population of 742 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
742 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Turnberry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Turnberry Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1154 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turnberry Elementary School's ranking?
Turnberry Elementary School is ranked #1154 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Turnberry Elementary School often compared to?
Turnberry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Second Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Turnberry Elementary School?
742 students attend Turnberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Turnberry Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turnberry Elementary School?
Turnberry Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Turnberry Elementary School offer ?
Turnberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Turnberry Elementary School part of?
Turnberry Elementary School is part of School District 27j.
School Reviews
Review Turnberry Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Learn whether your public school has enough nurses, how staffing affects student safety, chronic illness management, emergency care, and what parents should ask about available school health services today.
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
Learn what happens when your child falls behind academically but doesn't qualify for special education, including available school interventions, parent rights, tutoring options, and practical strategies for securing support.
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
Discover why some children finish classwork faster than classmates, how teachers manage early finishers, and what parents can do to ensure meaningful learning, appropriate challenges, and continued academic growth.
