Independence Elementary School vs. Polton Community Elementary School
Should you attend Independence Elementary School or Polton Community Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Polton Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Independence 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Polton Community 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
431 students
451 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1115 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1302 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
70
Kindergarten Students
49
54
Grade 1 Students
73
72
Grade 2 Students
57
71
Grade 3 Students
80
53
Grade 4 Students
71
72
Grade 5 Students
68
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
34%
26%
% Black
13%
23%
% White
37%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
14%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
