Francis M. Day 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)92%
34%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)6%
53%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
73%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Francis M. Day Elementary School?
357 students attend Francis M. Day Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Francis M. Day Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Francis M. Day Elementary School offer ?
Francis M. Day Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Francis M. Day Elementary School part of?
Francis M. Day Elementary School is part of Westminster Public Schools School District.
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