Denver Elementary School

South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Denver Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Denver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Denver Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Denver Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denver Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#570 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Denver Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Denver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Denver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Denver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Denver Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
14%
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White
84%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Denver Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Denver Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Denver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Denver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denver Elementary School's ranking?
Denver Elementary School is ranked #570 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Denver Elementary School?
453 students attend Denver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Denver Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denver Elementary School?
Denver Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Denver Elementary School offer ?
Denver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Denver Elementary School part of?
Denver Elementary School is part of Cocalico School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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