Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Lakewood 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
South Lakewood 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 South Lakewood Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
What is South Lakewood Elementary School's ranking?
South Lakewood Elementary School is ranked #1046 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend South Lakewood Elementary School?
331 students attend South Lakewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of South Lakewood Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lakewood Elementary School?
South Lakewood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Lakewood Elementary School offer ?
South Lakewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Lakewood Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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