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Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

5505 Longs Peak Street
Brighton, CO 80601
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elaine S. Padilla 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 15-19% (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 63% 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: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School's student population of 532 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 459% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
532 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Elaine S. Padilla 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 Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is 0.54, 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)
#1472 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
32%
15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
57%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
37%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Elaine S. Padilla 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
30%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elaine S. Padilla 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
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elaine S. Padilla 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 Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School's ranking?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is ranked #1472 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
532 students attend Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School offer ?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School part of?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is part of School District 27j.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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