Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willow Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willow Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Willow Elementary School's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willow Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Elementary School is 0.59, which is less 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
#177 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
60%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willow Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Elementary School is ranked #177 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Willow Elementary School often compared to?
Willow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inspire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Willow Elementary School?
614 students attend Willow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Willow Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Elementary School?
Willow Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Willow Elementary School offer ?
Willow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Willow Elementary School part of?
Willow Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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