Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary E Pennock 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 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary E Pennock Elementary School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary E Pennock 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 Mary E Pennock Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1104 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
57%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
36%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary E Pennock Elementary School's ranking?
Mary E Pennock Elementary School is ranked #1104 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mary E Pennock Elementary School often compared to?
Mary E Pennock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foundations Academy, Bromley East Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mary E Pennock Elementary School?
620 students attend Mary E Pennock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mary E Pennock Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary E Pennock Elementary School?
Mary E Pennock Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mary E Pennock Elementary School offer ?
Mary E Pennock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary E Pennock Elementary School part of?
Mary E Pennock Elementary School is part of School District 27j.
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