Serving 851 students in grades Kindergarten-8, William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School's student population of 851 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
851 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 1779 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
7%
5%
White
67%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 is William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School's ranking?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School is ranked #17 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School often compared to?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westerly Creek Elementary School, Swigert International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School?
851 students attend William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School offer ?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School part of?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School located?
William (Bill) Roberts Ece-8 School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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