Cory Elementary School

Public 1-5

 1550 South Steele Street
       Denver, CO  80210-2938


(720) 424-8380

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,673 Help


Students who attend Cory Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Merrill Middle School
High:    South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.0%
Two or more races:
11.5%
Hispanic:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Compare Details Cory Elementary School ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 4th among 91 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70%), two or more races (11.5%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cory Elementary School is 16.6. 90 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cory Elementary School is $13,673. 91 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cory Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cory Elementary School 25th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Cory Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 79th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cory Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cory Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.31 107th 808 86.8%
2005 81.80 113th 823 86.3%
2006 84.89 89th 829 89.3%
2007 83.48 103rd 852 87.9%
2008 86.79 76th 849 91.0%
2009 84.82 100th 872 88.5%
2010 90.09 55th 925 94.1%
2011 91.03 43rd 935 95.4%
2012 90.94 47th 935 95.0%
2013 94.02 19th 954 98.0%
2014 95.79 6th 962 99.4%
2015 98.46 10th 938 98.9%
2016 95.99 20th 914 97.8%
2017 95.85 23rd 929 97.5%
2018 97.42 12th 917 98.7%
2019 98.57 8th 965 99.2%
2021 96.60 18th 710 97.5%
2022 96.55 16th 921 98.3%
2023 95.48 25th 933 97.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Cory Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.04 19th 690 97.2%
2019 97.11 6th 758 99.2%
2021 95.19 12th 351 96.6%
2022 92.43 23rd 595 96.1%
2023 95.26 16th 642 97.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cory Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.40 1st 110 99.1%
2022 73.64 6th 22 72.7%
2023 70.55 24th 82 70.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cory Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.49 9th 693 98.7%
2019 98.16 8th 764 99.0%
2021 91.43 31st 352 91.2%
2022 92.81 23rd 594 96.1%
2023 87.36 64th 649 90.1%
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Rank History for White students at Cory Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.74 13th 337 96.1%
2019 95.34 11th 596 98.2%
2021 91.15 17th 288 94.1%
2022 91.33 22nd 454 95.2%
2023 88.35 37th 525 93.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, January 30, 2021

Open Quote The 2020 school year was the most challenging by far because of district wide school closures and my children having to learn from home. Without the support of the wonderful Cory Elementary staff and community I don’t think we would have persevered. Even with months of online learning and ongoing changes my children still thrived. My children are now beyond thrilled to be back in the classroom where they belong and love the in-person collaboration with their peers and teachers. Cory Elementary is a wonderful neighborhood elementary experience for kids from academics to peer relationships. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cory Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 129 100 8 25 3 n/a n/a 0 265
1989 130 94 1 17 4 n/a n/a 0 246
1990 128 80 5 22 4 n/a n/a 0 239
1991 111 91 6 34 2 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 117 92 7 25 1 n/a n/a 0 242
1993 131 86 7 22 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1994 114 75 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 202
1995 135 64 8 28 6 n/a n/a 0 241
1996 135 64 8 28 6 n/a n/a 0 241
1997 229 14 11 33 4 n/a n/a 0 291
1998 289 18 8 33 2 n/a n/a 0 350
1999 289 21 11 36 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2000 294 16 12 44 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2001 305 19 14 33 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2002 300 16 20 45 3 n/a n/a 0 384
2003 300 16 20 45 3 n/a n/a 0 384
2004 304 16 22 31 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 292 13 15 47 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 284 14 21 39 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2007 310 16 19 37 2 n/a n/a 0 384
2008 328 8 18 36 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2009 361 8 17 29 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2010 383 13 14 41 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2011 377 14 14 55 1 0 12 0 473
2012 289 8 8 50 0 1 8 0 364
2013 309 7 7 44 0 1 9 0 377
2014 325 6 8 41 0 0 11 0 391
2015 315 8 9 43 1 0 12 0 388
2016 301 5 14 38 1 0 23 0 382
2017 284 4 16 33 1 0 33 0 371
2018 308 5 15 40 1 0 40 0 409
2019 306 9 20 38 1 0 40 0 414
2020 309 11 17 37 0 0 36 0 410
2021 295 12 15 34 0 0 39 0 395
2022 277 13 24 40 0 0 42 0 396
2023 280 13 21 40 0 0 46 0 400

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cory Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 14.2 18.6 n/a
1989 246 12.1 20.3 28.9
1990 239 12.3 19.4 30.1
1991 244 13.4 18.2 32
1992 242 12.6 19.2 42.1
1993 246 14.6 16.8 35.8
1994 202 12.2 16.6 36.6
1995 241 12.7 19.0 29.5
1996 241 12.7 19.0 29.5
1997 291 13.0 22.4 12
1998 350 17.7 19.8 10.9
1999 358 13.2 27.1 10.1
2000 366 21.0 17.4 11.5
2001 372 20.5 18.1 8.6
2002 384 22.0 17.5 9.6
2003 384 22.0 17.5 9.6
2004 375 21.2 17.7 9.6
2005 369 20.7 17.8 8.4
2006 358 20.9 17.1 11.5
2007 384 21.0 18.3 10.4
2008 392 22.0 17.8 11
2009 417 21.5 19.4 7.9
2010 451 22.9 19.6 8.4
2011 473 23.9 19.7 8.9
2012 364 19.0 19.1 8.5
2013 377 19.2 19.5 10.1
2014 391 20.5 19.0 10.7
2015 388 21.0 18.4 13.4
2016 382 22.0 17.3 13.4
2017 371 22.2 16.6 12.7
2018 409 21.7 18.8 11.2
2019 414 21.7 19.0 11.1
2020 410 23.5 17.4 12.2
2021 395 22.2 17.7 10.6
2022 396 23.5 16.8 12.6
2023 400 24.0 16.6 14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cory Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 14.2 18.6 n/a
1989 246 12.1 20.3 28.9
1990 239 12.3 19.4 30.1
1991 244 13.4 18.2 32
1992 242 12.6 19.2 42.1
1993 246 14.6 16.8 35.8
1994 202 12.2 16.6 36.6
1995 241 12.7 19.0 29.5
1996 241 12.7 19.0 29.5
1997 291 13.0 22.4 12
1998 350 17.7 19.8 10.9
1999 358 13.2 27.1 10.1
2000 366 21.0 17.4 11.5
2001 372 20.5 18.1 8.6
2002 384 22.0 17.5 9.6
2003 384 22.0 17.5 9.6
2004 375 21.2 17.7 9.6
2005 369 20.7 17.8 8.4
2006 358 20.9 17.1 11.5
2007 384 21.0 18.3 10.4
2008 392 22.0 17.8 11
2009 417 21.5 19.4 7.9
2010 451 22.9 19.6 8.4
2011 473 23.9 19.7 8.9
2012 364 19.0 19.1 8.5
2013 377 19.2 19.5 10.1
2014 391 20.5 19.0 10.7
2015 388 21.0 18.4 13.4
2016 382 22.0 17.3 13.4
2017 371 22.2 16.6 12.7
2018 409 21.7 18.8 11.2
2019 414 21.7 19.0 11.1
2020 410 23.5 17.4 12.2
2021 395 22.2 17.7 10.6
2022 396 23.5 16.8 12.6
2023 400 24.0 16.6 14.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cory Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,690
2020 $12,486
2021 $12,126
2022 $13,673

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cory Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cory Elementary School)81.580
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)39.440.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Cory Elementary School)75.382.7
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)37.536.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cory Elementary School)87.278.1
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)43.640.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Cory Elementary School)88.575.3
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Cory Elementary School)78.859.3
 19.5%
   5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)25.926.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cory Elementary School)91.374.1
 17.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.341.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Cory Elementary School)86.374.4
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.933.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cory Elementary School)86.677.3
 9.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.840.3
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Cory Elementary School)83.377.4
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 1)32.730.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414400
 3.4%
African American913
 44.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2021
 5%
Hispanic3840
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White306280
 8.5%
Two or More Races4046
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.1%14.8%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cory Elementary School

Yes! Cory Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 25th of 935 Colorado elementary schools.

Students at Cory Elementary School are 70% White, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Cory Elementary School.

Students who attend Cory Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Merrill Middle School
High : South High School


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