Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walden 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% 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
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
73%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Walden Elementary School?
112 students attend Walden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Walden Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walden Elementary School?
Walden Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walden Elementary School offer ?
Walden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walden Elementary School part of?
Walden Elementary School is part of North Park School District R-1.
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