Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southmoor Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southmoor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Southmoor Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southmoor Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southmoor Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#416 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
10%
5%
White
62%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Southmoor Elementary School's ranking?
Southmoor Elementary School is ranked #416 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Southmoor Elementary School often compared to?
Southmoor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samuels Elementary School, Bradley International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Southmoor Elementary School?
394 students attend Southmoor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Southmoor Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southmoor Elementary School?
Southmoor Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southmoor Elementary School offer ?
Southmoor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southmoor Elementary School part of?
Southmoor Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Southmoor Elementary School located?
Southmoor Elementary School is located in the Southeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Southeast.
School Reviews
5 5/2/2017
When people move to your neighborhood because of the school - you know something good is happening. Southmoor Elementary is THAT school. The leadership is innovative, the teachers are amazing, the parent community is supportive and the education is second to none. The staff pours their heart and soul into our kids and it shows in the joy you witness in the classrooms, the confidence of those kids and the success of the alums. No school is perfect, but Southmoor is close!!!
5 3/17/2009
Great school - my first grade son loves it there!
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