Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greenwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
80%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenwood Elementary School's ranking?
Greenwood Elementary School is ranked #115 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Greenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Greenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Field Elementary School, Ford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
362 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Greenwood Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School ~ Spring Break ~ All Schools
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School ~ All Schools
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
No School Fall Break ~ All Schools
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
No School ~ Thanksgiving Break ~ All Schools
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
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