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Glennon Heights Elementary School

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Summary

Glennon Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lakewood, Colorado, serving 136 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which is ranked 35 out of 115 school districts in the state.

Glennon Heights has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (33.82%) and African American (6.62%) students. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with only 23.2% of students proficient or better in CMAS/Math, compared to 38.7% for the district and 32.9% for the state. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (62.5%), indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. On the positive side, Glennon Heights has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.4, which may provide more individualized attention for students.

Glennon Heights' statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 730 out of 965 Colorado elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 451 out of 933 in 2022-2023. The school's test scores have also been inconsistent, with some grades and subjects showing improvement while others decline. Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Devinny Elementary and Dennison Elementary, Glennon Heights' performance is generally lower. However, it performs better than some of the lower-performing nearby schools, such as Green Mountain Elementary and Belmar School of Integrated Arts.

136

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

62.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11025 West Glennon Drive
Lakewood, CO 80226-2516

(303) 982-8240

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Students who attend Glennon Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Creighton Middle School
High:	Lakewood High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.9%

Hispanic:

33.8%

African American:

6.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 49th percentile in 2013 → 52nd in 2023

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school33%

District avg44%

Colorado avg38%

Not ranked this year

Glennon Heights Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

29^th of 115Jefferson County School District No. R-1 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	48.1	451 of 933	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.8	520 of 921	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.6	439 of 710	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.5	730 of 965	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	19.4	734 of 917	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	34.7	581 of 929	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.4	566 of 914	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	36.3	560 of 938	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.5	613 of 962	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.0	482 of 954	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.0	564 of 935	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	50.6	505 of 935	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.8	433 of 925	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.6	376 of 872	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.6	368 of 849	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.2	416 of 852	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.5	424 of 829	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	56.7	391 of 823	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	68.2	263 of 808	67.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Colorado (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts42%~ state avg

Science37%+3 vs state

Math23%-10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, May 24, 2021

THIS IS NOT THE SCHOOL FOR YOU OR YOUR CHILD Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 31, 2019

Horrible school, not a very nice school at all , one teacher in particular Mrs H. Is ac1st grade teacher is really unprofessional, Rude to students and does not care about these kids, she tells them horrible things and brings the childs self esteem down , she needs to be removed from teaching. Close Quote

Frequently Asked Questions about Glennon Heights Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Glennon Heights Elementary School?

Students at Glennon Heights Elementary School are 53% White, 34% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Glennon Heights Elementary School in?

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

How many students attend Glennon Heights Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 136 students attended Glennon Heights Elementary School.

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