Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kendrick Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kendrick Lakes 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
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kendrick Lakes Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#236 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kendrick Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School is ranked #236 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Kendrick Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Kendrick Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dennison Elementary School, Devinny Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Kendrick Lakes Elementary School?
403 students attend Kendrick Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kendrick Lakes Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Kendrick Lakes Elementary School?
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kendrick Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kendrick Lakes Elementary School part of?
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Kendrick Lakes Elementary School located?
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School is located in the Kendrick Lake neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Kendrick Lake.
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