Serving 872 students in grades Kindergarten-8, William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 872 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: William (Bill) Roberts K-8 School serves the northern part of Denver, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 8.4 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and up to 4.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School's student population of 872 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
872 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Rankings
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School 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
#16 out of 1748 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Light Blue, Black, Burgundy/Maroon, Gray, Gold, White, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School's ranking?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School is ranked #16 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School often compared to?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westerly Creek Elementary School, Swigert International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School?
872 students attend William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School offer ?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School part of?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School located?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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