Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sherrelwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Sherrelwood 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 Sherrelwood Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Sherrelwood Elementary School is ranked #1029 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sherrelwood Elementary School often compared to?
Sherrelwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metropolitan Arts Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sherrelwood Elementary School?
199 students attend Sherrelwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sherrelwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sherrelwood Elementary School?
Sherrelwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sherrelwood Elementary School offer ?
Sherrelwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sherrelwood Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 199 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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