Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vassar 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vassar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Vassar Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vassar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vassar Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
38%
35%
Black
19%
4%
White
22%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vassar Elementary School's ranking?
Vassar Elementary School is ranked #912 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Vassar Elementary School often compared to?
Vassar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dalton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Vassar Elementary School?
457 students attend Vassar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Vassar Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vassar Elementary School?
Vassar Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vassar Elementary School offer ?
Vassar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vassar Elementary School part of?
Vassar Elementary School is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
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