Gilliam School serves 19 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Gilliam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gilliam School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.]( "This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gilliam School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.")
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Gilliam School's student population of 19 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Gilliam School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
35%
Black
32%
5%
White
21%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
7%
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 schools are Gilliam School often compared to?
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How many students attend Gilliam School?
19 students attend Gilliam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gilliam School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilliam School?
Gilliam School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gilliam School offer ?
Gilliam School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Gilliam School part of?
Gilliam School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Gilliam School located?
Gilliam School is located in the Whittier neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Whittier.
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