Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wm E Bishop 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wm E Bishop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wm E Bishop Elementary School's student population of 193 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wm E Bishop Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wm E Bishop 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
#1272 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
36%
Black
7%
5%
White
27%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Wm E Bishop Elementary School's ranking?
Wm E Bishop Elementary School is ranked #1272 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wm E Bishop Elementary School often compared to?
Wm E Bishop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rocky Mountain School Of Expeditionary Learning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Wm E Bishop Elementary School?
193 students attend Wm E Bishop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wm E Bishop Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wm E Bishop Elementary School?
Wm E Bishop Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wm E Bishop Elementary School offer ?
Wm E Bishop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wm E Bishop Elementary School part of?
Wm E Bishop Elementary School is part of Englewood School District No. 1 In The County Of Arapahoe.
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