Edgewater Elementary School

5570 West 24th Avenue
Denver, CO 80214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Edgewater 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Edgewater Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
319 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Edgewater 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 Edgewater Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1697 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edgewater Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edgewater 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.
10-14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edgewater 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
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Edgewater Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Edgewater Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Edgewater Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Edgewater Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Edgewater Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
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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 Edgewater Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Edgewater Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edgewater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edgewater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgewater Elementary School's ranking?
Edgewater Elementary School is ranked #1697 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Edgewater Elementary School often compared to?
Edgewater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lumberg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Edgewater Elementary School?
319 students attend Edgewater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Edgewater Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewater Elementary School?
Edgewater Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edgewater Elementary School offer ?
Edgewater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Edgewater Elementary School part of?
Edgewater Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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