Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John H. Amesse 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John H. Amesse Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John H. Amesse Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John H. Amesse Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#1733 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
82%
36%
Black
13%
5%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John H. Amesse Elementary School's ranking?
John H. Amesse Elementary School is ranked #1733 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are John H. Amesse Elementary School often compared to?
John H. Amesse Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy 360, Mcglone Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend John H. Amesse Elementary School?
370 students attend John H. Amesse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of John H. Amesse Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John H. Amesse Elementary School?
John H. Amesse Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does John H. Amesse Elementary School offer ?
John H. Amesse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John H. Amesse Elementary School part of?
John H. Amesse Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is John H. Amesse Elementary School located?
John H. Amesse Elementary School is located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 15 other public schools located in Montbello.
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