Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Acres Green Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Acres Green Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Acres Green Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Acres Green Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Acres Green Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#762 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
21%
3%
Hispanic
27%
35%
Black
4%
5%
White
40%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acres Green Elementary School's ranking?
Acres Green Elementary School is ranked #762 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Acres Green Elementary School often compared to?
Acres Green Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Ridge Elementary School, Lone Tree Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Acres Green Elementary School?
404 students attend Acres Green Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Acres Green Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Acres Green Elementary School?
Acres Green Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Acres Green Elementary School offer ?
Acres Green Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Acres Green Elementary School part of?
Acres Green Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Acres Green Elementary School located?
Acres Green Elementary School is located in the Acres Green neighborhood of Lone Tree, CO.
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