University Park Elementary School
Tel:
(720)424-3410
- University Park Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- University Park Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- University Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of University Park Elementary School is 0.52, 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 | #111 out of 1,704 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 67% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to University Park Elementary School is South High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Slavens K-8 School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cory Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Cory Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 371 students
0.9 miles
1550 South Steele Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720)424-8380 0.9 1-5 371 - Denver Slavens K-8 School Grades: K-8 | 711 students
0.9 miles
3000 South Clayton Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720)424-4150 0.9 K-8 711 - Denver Creativity Challenge Community Grades: K-5 | 283 students
1.0 miles
1551 S. Monroe St
Denver, CO 80210
(720)424-0630 1.0 K-5 283 - Denver Merrill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 554 students
1.0 miles
1551 South Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720)424-0600 1.0 6-8 554 - Denver Asbury Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 357 students
1.2 miles
1320 East Asbury Avenue
Denver, CO 80210
(720)424-9750 1.2 K-5 357
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