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Inspire Elementary

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Inspire Elementary ranks 234 th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

234^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Inspire Elementary is a PK–5 school in Denver's 80238 zip code (Stapleton/Central Park area) serving 645 students in School District No. 1. Despite its district's modest 2-star state rating, Inspire stands out as a strong academic performer: it holds a 4-star rating, ranks in the 75th percentile statewide (234th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools), and posts CMAS proficiency rates 12–19 percentage points above district averages in ELA, math, and science. About 25% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, and chronic absenteeism (17.8%) is far below both the district (38.1%) and state (28.4%) rates.

Inspire's academic profile is especially striking given its immediate neighbors. Same-district schools within 2.6 miles—including Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School, McGlone Academy, John H. Amesse Elementary, and Academy 360—post ELA proficiency rates between 6.5% and 21.7%, chronic absenteeism above 46%, and free/reduced lunch rates above 70%. Inspire's ELA proficiency of 56.4% is roughly two to eight times higher than these schools. However, Willow Elementary School, just 1.25 miles away, is the true local benchmark: Willow ranks in the 92nd percentile and outperforms Inspire on every tested subject (72.6% vs. 56.4% in ELA, 69.6% vs. 53.6% in math, and 66.7% vs. 49.4% in science).

Inspire has notable strengths and a few areas to watch. Its low-income students ranked 8th out of 337 schools statewide in 2024–25 (98th percentile) for academic growth, though that figure has been volatile over the past three years. On the other hand, gifted and talented services appear to be a relative weak spot, with that subgroup ranking only in the 34th–57th percentile statewide. Recent proficiency trends show a mild decline—ELA slipped from 65.5% to 56.4% since 2023–24—and 4th-grade math (45.6% proficient) lagged behind 3rd and 5th grades. Still, Inspire's combination of strong academics, low absenteeism, and a 17.4:1 student–teacher ratio makes it a standout option for families in northeast Denver.

645

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,706

Per pupil spending ?

25.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5650 N Elmira Ct
Denver, CO 80238-2323

(720) 424-4850

District: School District No. 1

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.7%

Hispanic:

25.3%

Two or more races:

8.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 81st percentile in 2025 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (54% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in School District No. 1

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 81st-percentile peak (2025) to 75th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg38%

Colorado avg41%

234^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 47 pts since 2021

From bottom 28% (2021) to top 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 99Elementary Schools in the School District No. 1

69^th of 114School District No. 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	72.7	234 of 946	75.3%	★★★★☆
2025	79.4	182 of 950	80.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.2	184 of 943	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	78.0	181 of 933	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	62.7	320 of 921	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.9	512 of 710	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	65.2	1 of 7	85.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	69.3	197 of 695	71.7%	★★★★☆
2025	73.6	155 of 694	77.7%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	148 of 684	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	161 of 642	74.9%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	63.3	51 of 120	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.6	71 of 119	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.4	60 of 91	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	46.0	113 of 251	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.9	76 of 247	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.0	50 of 242	79.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	116 of 322	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	87.3	8 of 337	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	67.2	84 of 365	77.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	60.2	260 of 697	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.1	187 of 700	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	67.6	204 of 683	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	64.8	203 of 649	68.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	72.5	128 of 547	76.6%	★★★★☆
2025	83.0	56 of 551	89.8%	★★★★★
2024	78.8	81 of 539	85.0%	★★★★☆
2023	72.9	118 of 525	77.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2025)86th percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)77th percentile~ school

Female (2026)72nd percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)64th percentile-11 vs school

Male (2026)63rd percentile-13 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)58th percentile-18 vs school

Hispanic (2026)55th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts56%+12 vs state

Math54%+16 vs state

Science49%+13 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, August 28, 2023

Great admin, teachers and energy to challenge our kids without stifling creativity. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Accreditation is on probation Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)							CMAS Math (2026)							CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Inspire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5650 N Elmira Ct	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-4850	645	37	17.4	25.4%	359 (55.7%)	41 (6.4%)	163 (25.3%)	26 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (8.4%)	72.7	234^th of 946 public elementary schools	75.3%		79.4	182^nd of 950 public elementary schools	80.8%	52	54.5	53.3	61.5				56.4	59.6	45.6	55.1				53.6	49.4		$15,706
Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE	Public	PK, KG-2	19201 E 62nd Ave.	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(303) 940-0736	161	12	13.1	72.0%	15 (9.3%)	46 (28.6%)	74 (46.0%)	6 (3.7%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.7%)	13 (8.1%)								(n/a)																	$27,277
Willow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8499 E Stoll Place	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-2100	596	36	16.5	29.0%	276 (46.3%)	54 (9.1%)	157 (26.3%)	41 (6.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (10.7%)	89.9	73^rd of 946 public elementary schools	92.3%		83.3	135^th of 950 public elementary schools	85.8%	62	54.8	76.6	86.2				72.6	55.4	75.0	78.2				69.6	66.7		$16,588
Monarch Montessori	Public, Charter	K-5	4895 N Peoria Street	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 712-2001	282	20	14.0	68.4%	49 (17.4%)	40 (14.2%)	167 (59.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.5%)	11.4	869^th of 946 public elementary schools	8.1%		14.2	818^th of 950 public elementary schools	13.9%	51	16.7	26.5	21.7				22.2	706.0	12.8	707.0				9.2	701.0		$16,620
John H. Amesse Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5440 Scranton Street	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-9988	358	22	16.3	94.1%	10 (2.8%)	32 (8.9%)	305 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	3 (0.8%)	14.4	823^rd of 946 public elementary schools	13.0%		6.3	936^th of 950 public elementary schools	1.5%	113	17.6	17.4	25.6				21.7	21.4	14.3	14.0				16.4	25.6		$20,250
Academy 360	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	12000 E. 47th Ave	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 574-1360	201	16	12.6	70.1%	11 (5.5%)	66 (32.8%)	103 (51.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	16 (8.0%)	10.1	887^th of 946 public elementary schools	6.2%					(n/a)	15.0	23.5	21.1				19.6	17.4	719.0	716.0				14.8	707.0		$18,234
Rose Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6900 East 58th Avenue	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 287-0163	315	22	14.1	88.9%	25 (7.9%)	10 (3.2%)	273 (86.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	8.5	906^th of 946 public elementary schools	4.2%					(n/a)	6.8	20.4	17.3	9.8			14.0	700.0	16.3	7.7	702.0			9.4	15.4		$19,535
McGlone Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	4500 Crown Boulevard	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-5660	842	56	14.9	89.0%	22 (2.6%)	59 (7.0%)	703 (83.5%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.9%)	10 (1.2%)	5.2	943^rd of 946 public elementary schools	0.3%		6.4	934^th of 950 public elementary schools	1.7%	9	7.1	9.3	4.3	6.8	7.1	6.1	6.5	9.0	12.2	9.7	6.8	5.4	6.1	8.8	3.3	709.0	$19,373
Kemp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6775 Oneida Street	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 288-6633	517	31	16.5	88.6%	27 (5.2%)	2 (0.4%)	483 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	15.3	810^th of 946 public elementary schools	14.4%		12.5	852^nd of 950 public elementary schools	10.3%	42	22.7	14.3	10.0	16.9			15.6	38.5	20.8	13.3	12.5			21.2	705.0		$17,235
Escalante-Biggs Academy	Public	PK-K	5300 Crown Blvd	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-4620	306	21	14.4	85.0%	10 (3.3%)	34 (11.1%)	247 (80.7%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)								(n/a)																	$21,039

Frequently Asked Questions about Inspire Elementary

How many students attend Inspire Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 645 students attended Inspire Elementary.

What district is Inspire Elementary in?

School District No. 1

What schools do graduates of Inspire Elementary attend?

Students who attend Inspire Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Denver Green School Northfield
Middle : DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School
Middle : DSST: Montview Middle School
Middle : McAuliffe International School
High : Northfield High School

Is Inspire Elementary a good school?

Inspire Elementary ranks 234^th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Inspire Elementary?

Students at Inspire Elementary are 56% White, 25% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Asian.

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