Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Glennon Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Glennon Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
53%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glennon Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Glennon Heights Elementary School is ranked #881 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Glennon Heights Elementary School?
136 students attend Glennon Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Glennon Heights Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glennon Heights Elementary School?
Glennon Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glennon Heights Elementary School offer ?
Glennon Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Glennon Heights Elementary School part of?
Glennon Heights Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Glennon Heights Elementary School located?
Glennon Heights Elementary School is located in the Glennon Heights neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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