Penrose Elementary School vs. Harrison School
Should you attend Penrose Elementary School or Harrison 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
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Harrison School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Penrose 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 40-44% (which is lower 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Harrison 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-8
Total Students
309 students
489 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#993 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1334 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
55
-
Kindergarten Students
32
42
Grade 1 Students
32
53
Grade 2 Students
35
49
Grade 3 Students
48
45
Grade 4 Students
42
59
Grade 5 Students
23
51
Grade 6 Students
42
57
Grade 7 Students
-
65
Grade 8 Students
-
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
15%
17%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
81%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
