Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fitzmorris 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1597 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
30%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
58%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 Fitzmorris Elementary School's ranking?
Fitzmorris Elementary School is ranked #1597 out of 1,779 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fitzmorris Elementary School?
155 students attend Fitzmorris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Fitzmorris Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fitzmorris Elementary School?
Fitzmorris Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fitzmorris Elementary School offer ?
Fitzmorris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fitzmorris Elementary School part of?
Fitzmorris Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Fitzmorris Elementary School located?
Fitzmorris Elementary School is located in the Scenic Heights neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Scenic Heights.
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