Serving 182 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Roots 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 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
57%
5%
White
9%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Roots Elementary School?
182 students attend Roots Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Roots Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roots Elementary School?
Roots Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Roots Elementary School offer ?
Roots Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Roots Elementary School part of?
Roots Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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