Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilmore Davis 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1321 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
46%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmore Davis Elementary School's ranking?
Wilmore Davis Elementary School is ranked #1321 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Wilmore Davis Elementary School?
230 students attend Wilmore Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Wilmore Davis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilmore Davis Elementary School?
Wilmore Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilmore Davis Elementary School offer ?
Wilmore Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilmore Davis Elementary School part of?
Wilmore Davis Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Wilmore Davis Elementary School located?
Wilmore Davis Elementary School is located in the Bel Aire neighborhood of Wheat Ridge, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Bel Aire.
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