Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Molholm 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1676 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
76%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
17%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Molholm Elementary School's ranking?
Molholm Elementary School is ranked #1676 out of 1,748 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Molholm Elementary School?
229 students attend Molholm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Molholm Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Molholm Elementary School?
Molholm Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Molholm Elementary School offer ?
Molholm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Molholm Elementary School part of?
Molholm Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Molholm Elementary School located?
Molholm Elementary School is located in the Molholm And Two Creeks neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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