Lansing Elementary Community School

551 Lansing St
Aurora, CO 80010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lansing Elementary Community 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 6-9% (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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lansing Elementary Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Lansing Elementary Community School's student population of 337 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Lansing Elementary Community 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 Lansing Elementary Community School is 0.67, 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)
#1697 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lansing Elementary Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lansing Elementary Community School 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.
10-14%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lansing Elementary Community School 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lansing Elementary Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Lansing Elementary Community School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
52%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lansing Elementary Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
5%
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White
11%
51%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lansing Elementary Community School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lansing Elementary Community School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Lansing Elementary Community School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lansing Elementary Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lansing Elementary Community School 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 Lansing Elementary Community School's ranking?
Lansing Elementary Community School is ranked #1697 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Lansing Elementary Community School often compared to?
Lansing Elementary Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laredo Elementary School, Fulton Academy Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Lansing Elementary Community School?
337 students attend Lansing Elementary Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lansing Elementary Community School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lansing Elementary Community School?
Lansing Elementary Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lansing Elementary Community School offer ?
Lansing Elementary Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lansing Elementary Community School part of?
In what neighborhood is Lansing Elementary Community School located?
Lansing Elementary Community School is located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Aurora, CO.

School Reviews

2   3/30/2020
While I was here, the school was a 7/10, but favoritism when it came to a certain administrator's daughter/niece (I can not remember), was absolutely horrific and that girl could get away with anything. The girls' name is Eva Sanchez, and hopefully she has changed her ways.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Unknown

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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