Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dcis At Ford 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 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dcis At Ford ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dcis At Ford's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dcis At Ford 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 Dcis At Ford is 0.36, which is less 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
#1539 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
79%
35%
Black
14%
5%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dcis At Ford's ranking?
Dcis At Ford is ranked #1539 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Dcis At Ford often compared to?
Dcis At Fordis often viewed alongside schools like Lena Archuleta Elementary School, Marie L. Greenwood Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Dcis At Ford?
463 students attend Dcis At Ford.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dcis At Ford students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dcis At Ford?
Dcis At Ford has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dcis At Ford offer ?
Dcis At Ford offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dcis At Ford part of?
Dcis At Ford is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Dcis At Ford located?
Dcis At Ford is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 15 other public schools located in Montbello.
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