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Green Gables Elementary School

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Green Gables Elementary School ranks 435 th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

435^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Green Gables Elementary School is a PK–5 school in Lakewood, Colorado, serving 315 students in the Jefferson County School District R-1, a highly rated 4-star district that ranks in the 79th percentile statewide. In the 2025-2026 school year, Green Gables ranked 435th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools — the 54th percentile with 3 stars — a meaningful two-year improvement from the 38th percentile in 2023-2024. The school now sits above the state average in both ELA (49% vs. 44.7%) and math (38.4% vs. 37.3%), though it still trails its district averages in every subject tested.

One of the school's biggest strengths is attendance: its chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0% is roughly half the state rate (28.4%) and far better than nearby Westgate Elementary (39.8%) and Lasley Elementary (49.5%). Academically, Green Gables sits in the middle of its neighborhood — it dramatically outperforms Westgate (16.7% ELA) and Lasley (19.6% ELA), is comparable to Belmar School of Integrated Arts and Addenbrooke Classical Grammar School, but trails top local schools like Devinny Elementary (78.5% ELA) and Kendrick Lakes Elementary (61.1% ELA). The school also shows strong gains across grade levels: 3rd-grade ELA proficiency was just 29.5%, but by 5th grade students reached 60.9% — above the district's 59.6%.

Still, there are areas of concern. Math and science remain consistent weaknesses — science proficiency (32.6%) has been below both state and district averages for three straight years, and 3rd-grade literacy is a warning sign. Subgroup results are also uneven, with girls consistently outperforming boys and the White student subgroup ranking below the school's overall percentile. That said, the school's trajectory is positive: after two straight years of improvement, Green Gables is approaching its pre-pandemic peak of the 73rd percentile. With a relatively low poverty rate (33.65% free/reduced lunch), excellent attendance, and clear momentum, this is a school with strong foundations that appears to be moving in the right direction.

315

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,402

Per pupil spending ?

33.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Colorado receive free school meals.

90.9%

Kindergartners fully immunized against measles (MMR) (2025-26)

Exemptions: 6.8% (MMR)

8701 West Woodard Drive
Lakewood, CO 80227-2367

(303) 982-8314

District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Students who attend Green Gables Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Carmody Middle School
High:	Bear Creek High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.9%

Hispanic:

27.6%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 26th percentile in 2016 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Colorado median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg49%

Colorado avg41%

435^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From bottom 26% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

56^th of 84Elementary Schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1

24^th of 114Jefferson 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
2026	49.8	435 of 946	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.5	551 of 950	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.2	585 of 943	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.5	396 of 933	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.5	417 of 921	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.7	412 of 710	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	69.9	259 of 965	73.2%	★★★★☆
2018	51.4	404 of 917	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.4	522 of 929	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	24.2	677 of 914	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	29.0	640 of 938	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.5	494 of 962	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.4	627 of 954	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.5	443 of 935	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.5	456 of 935	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.3	369 of 925	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	49.0	485 of 872	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	65.7	305 of 849	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.6	355 of 852	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.3	233 of 829	71.9%	★★★★☆
2005	75.8	197 of 823	76.1%	★★★★☆
2004	75.5	197 of 808	75.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	47.0	350 of 695	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.4	376 of 694	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.0	223 of 642	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	89.0	49 of 758	93.5%	★★★★★
2018	64.9	207 of 690	70.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	37.2	414 of 697	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	19.3	555 of 700	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	59.8	238 of 649	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.0	325 of 764	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.5	278 of 693	59.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	35.3	376 of 547	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.5	354 of 551	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.1	226 of 596	62.1%	★★★☆☆

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)

Female (2026)50th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)41st percentile-13 vs school

White (2026)31st percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts49%+4 vs state

Math38%~ state avg

Science33%-4 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, February 9, 2021

We love Green Gables Elementary as a community-based neighborhood school. My son is in 1st grade and has struggled a bit with reading. The staff at GG all care and have helped him to become a proficient reader within the last year, working on an individualized plan. They involve parents and have great communication from the Principal and the teachers. I'll be sending my 4-year-old there too, without a doubt! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Looks like a nice school on the outside, but once inside the walls, mismanagement and discriminatory practices seems to occur often. Too often they used ineffective teaching methods and more of an exclusive rather than inclusive environment. Poor leadership and a principal that shows complete bias in her discipline practices. I wouldn't send my child back as long as she has any influence in how that school is run. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 9, 2017

Our experience with Green Gables has been wonderful. This small school community has been great for my children's social and emotional growth. The staff know kids by name and say hi whenever they see them. The new energy this year (2016-17) with a new principal has been great and the staff seems re-energized and excited to be there. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)							CMAS Math (2026)							CMAS Science (2026)		Vaccination (2025-26)		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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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	Vaccination: Kindergartners fully immunized against measles (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Green Gables Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8701 West Woodard Drive	Lakewood	80227	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-8314	315	20	15.8	33.7%	198 (62.9%)	6 (1.9%)	87 (27.6%)	10 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.5%)	49.8	435^th of 946 public elementary schools	54.0%		37.5	551^st of 950 public elementary schools	42.0%	116	29.5	54.5	60.9				49.0	29.5	43.6	40.4				38.4	32.6		90.9%	6.8%	$17,402
Westgate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8550 West Vassar Drive	Lakewood	80227	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 982-9130	305	21	14.4	68.9%	107 (35.1%)	12 (3.9%)	145 (47.5%)	13 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.5%)	9.9	888^th of 946 public elementary schools	6.1%		10.8	872^nd of 950 public elementary schools	8.2%	16	9.5	19.6	19.6				16.7	14.0	10.9	16.1				13.8	18.2		85.3%	0%	$19,442
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 South Hoyt Street	Lakewood	80232	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-8324	443	26	17.3	30.0%	265 (59.8%)	15 (3.4%)	127 (28.7%)	15 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.3%)	69.4	272^nd of 946 public elementary schools	71.2%		63.2	332^nd of 950 public elementary schools	65.1%	60	61.0	56.9	65.5				61.1	57.4	50.9	37.3				48.6	39.7		94.1%	1.5%	$16,677
Patterson International School	Public	PK, KG-6	1263 South Dudley Street	Lakewood	80232	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-8470	346	23	15.0	52.3%	127 (36.7%)	0 (0.0%)	178 (51.4%)	29 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	31.4	607^th of 946 public elementary schools	35.8%		49.9	442^nd of 950 public elementary schools	53.5%	165	723.0	41.7	30.8				30.0	724.0	30.6	38.5				26.9	17.1		97.7%	2.3%	$19,028
Bear Creek K-8 School	Public	K-8	9601 West Dartmouth Place	Lakewood	80227	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-8714	863	50	17.2	50.5%	342 (39.6%)	12 (1.4%)	400 (46.3%)	63 (7.3%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (4.4%)	26.6	664^th of 946 public elementary schools	29.8%		32.5	592^nd of 950 public elementary schools	37.7%	72	29.3	33.3	29.8	40.4	43.2	45.4	37.7	26.3	21.2	31.0	19.2	26.3	25.9	24.8	22.6	34.6	92.2%	2%	$16,889
Belmar School of Integrated Arts	Public	K-5	885 South Garrison Street	Lakewood	80226	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-8220	293	18	16.1	48.8%	143 (48.8%)	9 (3.1%)	118 (40.3%)	5 (1.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	46.9	455^th of 946 public elementary schools	51.9%		31.6	600^th of 950 public elementary schools	36.8%	145	51.4	34.0	57.9				46.1	43.2	30.2	37.8				36.2	35.1		100%	0%	$18,585
Lasley Elementary School	Public	K-6	1401 South Kendall Street	Lakewood	80232	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 982-9720	576	38	15.1	75.9%	83 (14.4%)	4 (0.7%)	436 (75.7%)	33 (5.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	11.1	873^rd of 946 public elementary schools	7.7%		8.4	914^th of 950 public elementary schools	3.8%	41	20.4	25.0	20.0	14.3			19.6	706.0	14.6	11.2	711.0			9.2	15.6		79.1%	0%	$16,942
Traylor Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 South Ivan Way	Denver	80227	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-3480	300	20	14.9	66.3%	32 (10.7%)	11 (3.7%)	232 (77.3%)	12 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	23.1	695^th of 946 public elementary schools	26.5%		10.3	882^nd of 950 public elementary schools	7.2%	187	41.4	30.0	21.9				30.9	30.3	709.0	710.0				15.1	9.4		91.7%	0%	$19,615
Denison Montessori School	Public	PK, KG-6	1821 South Yates Street	Denver	80219	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-8080	364	21	17.6	55.5%	109 (29.9%)	4 (1.1%)	208 (57.1%)	26 (7.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	37.6	543^rd of 946 public elementary schools	42.6%		35.7	565^th of 950 public elementary schools	40.5%	22	40.5	744.0	45.5				43.0	728.0	31.3	33.3				29.6	21.2		90.6%	5.7%	$18,597
Devinny Elementary School	Public	K-5	1725 South Wright Street	Lakewood	80228	Jefferson County	Jefferson County School District No. R-1	No	No	No	No	(303) 982-9200	505	28	18.0	13.7%	385 (76.2%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (13.5%)	14 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.1%)	92.4	49^th of 946 public elementary schools	94.8%		88.7	87^th of 950 public elementary schools	90.8%	38	77.6	88.9	68.6				78.5	78.8	76.9	62.8				72.9	58.1		100%	0%	$16,482

Frequently Asked Questions about Green Gables Elementary School

How many students attend Green Gables Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 315 students attended Green Gables Elementary School.

What district is Green Gables Elementary School in?

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

What is the racial makeup of Green Gables Elementary School?

Students at Green Gables Elementary School are 63% White, 28% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Is Green Gables Elementary School a good school?

Green Gables Elementary School ranks 435^th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Green Gables Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Green Gables Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carmody Middle School
High : Bear Creek High School

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