Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Prep - Steele St. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Prep - Steele St.'s student population of 334 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2011
Campus Size
2 acres
School Rankings
University Prep - Steele St. 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 University Prep - Steele St. is 0.54, 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
#1169 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
37%
Black
28%
5%
White
4%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Husky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Prep - Steele St.'s ranking?
University Prep - Steele St. is ranked #1169 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are University Prep - Steele St. often compared to?
University Prep - Steele St.is often viewed alongside schools like University Prep - Arapahoe St. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend University Prep - Steele St.?
334 students attend University Prep - Steele St..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of University Prep - Steele St. students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Prep - Steele St.?
University Prep - Steele St. has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does University Prep - Steele St. offer ?
University Prep - Steele St. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is University Prep - Steele St. part of?
University Prep - Steele St. is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is University Prep - Steele St. located?
University Prep - Steele St. is located in the Clayton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Clayton.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
(Orientation Week) First Day of School- Kinder
August 17, 2026 (Monday)
(Orientation Week) First Day of School-Kinder & 1st
August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
(Orientation Week) First Day of School K, 1st & 2nd
August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
(Orientation Week) First Day of School- ALL GRADES
August 20, 2026 (Thursday)
(Orientation Week) First Day of School- ALL GRADES
August 21, 2026 (Friday)
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