Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fitzmorris 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
58%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fitzmorris Elementary School?
155 students attend Fitzmorris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Fitzmorris Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fitzmorris Elementary School?
Fitzmorris Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fitzmorris Elementary School offer ?
Fitzmorris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fitzmorris Elementary School part of?
Fitzmorris Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Fitzmorris Elementary School located?
Fitzmorris Elementary School is located in the Scenic Heights neighborhood of Arvada, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Scenic Heights.
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