The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
178 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-59%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-59%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(09-10)3%
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)16%
29%
Black
(09-10)69%
6%
White
(09-10)12%
60%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
81%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Philips Elementary School?
178 students attend Philips Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Philips Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Philips Elementary School offer ?
Philips Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Philips Elementary School part of?
Philips Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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