Woodglen Elementary School

11717 Madison Street
Denver, CO 80233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodglen 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodglen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Woodglen Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodglen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodglen Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1302 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Woodglen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodglen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodglen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Woodglen Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Woodglen Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Woodglen Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
50%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Woodglen Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Woodglen Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
35%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Woodglen Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Woodglen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Woodglen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodglen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodglen Elementary School's ranking?
Woodglen Elementary School is ranked #1302 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Woodglen Elementary School often compared to?
Woodglen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Drive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Woodglen Elementary School?
424 students attend Woodglen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Woodglen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodglen Elementary School?
Woodglen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Woodglen Elementary School offer ?
Woodglen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodglen Elementary School part of?
Woodglen Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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