Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Isabella Bird Community 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 is 40% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Isabella Bird Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Isabella Bird Community School's student population of 414 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Isabella Bird Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Isabella Bird Community School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#677 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
11%
5%
White
49%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Isabella Bird Community School's ranking?
Isabella Bird Community School is ranked #677 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Isabella Bird Community School?
414 students attend Isabella Bird Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Isabella Bird Community School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Isabella Bird Community School?
Isabella Bird Community School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Isabella Bird Community School offer ?
Isabella Bird Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Isabella Bird Community School part of?
Isabella Bird Community School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Isabella Bird Community School located?
Isabella Bird Community School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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