Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Knapp 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knapp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Knapp Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
394 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Knapp Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knapp Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#1432 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
93%
35%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
3%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Knapp Elementary School. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Knapp Elementary School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/14000/14156/knapp-elementary-school-chart-be9XqCo.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/14000/14156/knapp-elementary-school-chart-1JYRzQ.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Knapp Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Knapp Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/14000/14156/knapp-elementary-school-chart-3AEhw9.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knapp Elementary School's ranking?
Knapp Elementary School is ranked #1432 out of 1,734 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Knapp Elementary School?
394 students attend Knapp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Knapp Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knapp Elementary School?
Knapp Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Knapp Elementary School offer ?
Knapp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Knapp Elementary School part of?
Knapp Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Knapp Elementary School located?
Knapp Elementary School is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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