Southeast Elementary School

1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southeast 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southeast Elementary School's student population of 526 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
526 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Southeast 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 Southeast Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1271 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southeast Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southeast Elementary 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.
29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southeast Elementary 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
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Southeast Elementary 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 Southeast Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
69%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southeast Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
27%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Southeast Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southeast Elementary 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
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southeast Elementary 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southeast Elementary School's ranking?
Southeast Elementary School is ranked #1271 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Southeast Elementary School often compared to?
Southeast Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Southeast Elementary School?
526 students attend Southeast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Southeast Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southeast Elementary School offer ?
Southeast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southeast Elementary School part of?
Southeast Elementary School is part of School District 27j.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 526 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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