Serving 202 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green Mountain 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% 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
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1256 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Green Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1256 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Green Mountain Elementary School?
202 students attend Green Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Green Mountain Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Mountain Elementary School?
Green Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Green Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Green Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Mountain Elementary School part of?
Green Mountain Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Green Mountain Elementary School located?
Green Mountain Elementary School is located in the Foothills neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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