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 432 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 477 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 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
432 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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
-
80
Kindergarten Students
76
68
Grade 1 Students
62
65
Grade 2 Students
74
57
Grade 3 Students
79
71
Grade 4 Students
61
60
Grade 5 Students
80
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
29%
25%
% Black
15%
23%
% White
40%
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
13%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%
