Hulstrom K-8

11551 Wyco Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 657 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hulstrom K-8 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hulstrom K-8 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Hulstrom K-8's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
657 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Hulstrom K-8 ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hulstrom K-8 is 0.66, which is more 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)
#19 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
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71%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hulstrom K-8 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.
85%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hulstrom K-8 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.
(20-21)
70-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
13%
3%
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Hispanic
18%
36%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
53%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Hulstrom K-8 and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hulstrom K-8 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 Hulstrom K-8's ranking?
Hulstrom K-8 is ranked #19 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Hulstrom K-8 often compared to?
Hulstrom K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Stargate Charter School, Stem Lab by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Hulstrom K-8?
657 students attend Hulstrom K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hulstrom K-8 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hulstrom K-8?
Hulstrom K-8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hulstrom K-8 offer ?
Hulstrom K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hulstrom K-8 part of?

School Reviews

5   12/5/2020
We LOVE Hulstrom. My daughter has grown so much in the few years she has been at the school. We debated on StarGate or our local elementary but are so grateful we choose Hulstrom. Our daughter has learned so much, and they allow students with advanced skills to be gathered into groups with kids at the same level. The community feel is wonderful at that school, and I would recommend it to anyone in the area.
- Posted by Parent - Karen
5   11/18/2020
Hulstrom has been an incredible learning community for both my kids. We could not have asked for a better environment to challenge them and prepare them for high school while catering to their specific GT needs all along the way. There is flexibility for unique needs and differentiation for students that need it. Each of my kids had very different needs and were strong academically in different areas where I felt they each were able to thrive with unique opportunities. Our experience with the teachers was from kindergarten through 8th grade was incredible strong — whether the teachers were working to enhance executive functioning skills or helping to navigate social emotional areas to pushing my kids to explore areas of interest — they were always available, approachable and willing to work through whatever my kids were facing. I really appreciate the individualized approach. While Hulstrom is a smaller school, we never felt it lacked opportunities - whether extracurricular activities, academic advanced programs, specials, trips and travel and so much more!
- Posted by Parent - The Karimi Family
1   3/27/2020
Don't be fooled this school was great when my kids started but has been on a strong decline for the last two years. Loads of good teachers have been leaving the school for the last three years.
- Posted by Parent - dissapointed

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 657 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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