Western Hills Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Western Hills Elementary School served 630 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 630 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 9% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St School District | |
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Western Hills Elementary School is Mapleton Early College High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Global Intermediate Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adventure Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Denver Adventure Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 374 students10
0.1 miles
7700 Delta St.
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410 0.1 PK-6 374 - Denver Mapleton Early College High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 249 students10
0.2 miles
8980 York Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1960 0.2 9-12 249 - Denver Global Primary Academy Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 246 students10
0.3 miles
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1170 0.3 PK-3 246 - Denver Global Intermediate Academy Math: 11% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-8 | 249 students10
0.4 miles
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930 0.4 4-8 249 - Denver Global Leadership Academy Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 226 students10
0.4 miles
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1930 0.4 9-12 226
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