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The Studio School

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The Studio School ranks 603 rd of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

603^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 950 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 37% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

The Studio School is an elementary public magnet school located in Northglenn, Colorado, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 240 students. It is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, which is ranked 52 out of 115 districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Studio School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) test scores across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the district and state in Math (18.3% vs. 34.2% and 35.9%) and Science (28.1% vs. 39.5% and 39%). The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 24.1% to 31.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at The Studio School has been increasing, reaching 47.92% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When comparing The Studio School to other nearby schools in the same district, it consistently underperforms academically. For example, STEM Lab, another public magnet school in the district, outperforms The Studio School by a significant margin in CMAS test scores, with proficiency rates often double or triple those of The Studio School. The combination of low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds suggests that The Studio School may be facing challenges in providing a high-quality education and addressing the unique needs of its student population.

215

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,413

Per pupil spending ?

47.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10604 Grant Drive
Northglenn, CO 80233-4117

(720) 972-3620

District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.4%

Hispanic:

43.7%

Two or more races:

6.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 40th percentile in 2014 → 37th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (30% vs 40% meeting standards)

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

!Math scores 18 pts below the Colorado average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg38%

Colorado avg40%

603^rd of 950

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From bottom 44% (2015) to bottom 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

15^th of 33Elementary Schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools

52^nd of 115Adams 12 Five Star Schools 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
2025	31.0	603 of 950	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.0	514 of 943	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.5	587 of 933	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.0	568 of 921	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.1	516 of 965	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.8	498 of 917	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.8	429 of 929	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	36.5	544 of 914	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.7	529 of 938	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.4	581 of 962	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.5	553 of 954	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.1	492 of 935	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	62.7	378 of 935	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.6	378 of 925	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	40.4	428 of 758	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.9	342 of 690	50.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	53.4	134 of 332	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.6	181 of 308	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2019	43.3	401 of 764	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	24.5	527 of 693	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	23.9	452 of 551	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	62.1	204 of 539	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.9	417 of 596	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)60th percentile+13 vs school

Male (2019)48th percentile~ school

Female (2019)44th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)18th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts43%~ state avg

Science28%-11 vs state

Math18%-18 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, November 8, 2019

This school has one of the most dedicated staffs and principal that I have ever seen.
The staff and students are so vested in each other that I would recommend you check it out before bypassing it for any other school if you child is interested in the Arts. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 28, 2019

Love the studio school! My sons teacher Mr Keeton has changed the course of his academic career by encouraging his growth and his desire to learn. Their full time social worker Mr. Nick has been a fantastic resource and has taught my son some pretty awesome coping skills. Mrs Keeton and Mr Nick are both so awesome with the kids and I can tell that this school is a great place for kids to go when they are struggling. I am ever grateful for this school and these faculty members. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The Studio School is an amazing school. My son attended from K-5, and my daughter is an incoming kindergartner. The teachers are incredible people - they are supportive, think outside the box, and genuinely care about their students. As a magnet school, I've chosen to have my children attend her because of the diverse education that The Studio School provides! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, August 5, 2016

Amazing 'hidden' gem. Son has thrived academically. The focus on art, music, and theater has provided him an opportunity to participate and perform and generated skills in presenting and communicating. The other day he had his first really bad nightnmare with a scary monster. He was afraid to go to sleep--wanted to stay awake all night. I suggested that all he needed was a 'hero' that could vanquish the monster. So he did, drawing one up and assigning super powers. Coming into the school, he would always be 'that kid' running around on the edges of the group (be it gymnastics, soccer, etc). not paying attention, etc. At the studio school, the draw of wanting to participate + the patience and organization and passion of the staff required to pull off a play of first graders caused huge developmental jumps for him. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

This school is amazing! The building is gorgeous, the teachers are committed and passionate, the kids thrive, and they have the most amazing program. I'm so excited for the new ceramics department. They even have a kiln! Close Quote

Schools Near The Studio School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)							CMAS Math (2025)							CMAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
The Studio School	Public, Magnet	K-5	10604 Grant Drive	Northglenn	80233	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(720) 972-3620	215	17	12.7	47.4%	104 (48.4%)	2 (0.9%)	94 (43.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.5%)	31	603^rd of 950 public elementary schools	36.5%		41	514^th of 943 public elementary schools	45.5%	89	37.1	35.9	60.0				43.3	17.1	14.6	24.2				18.3	28.1		$20,413
Stukey Elementary School	Public	K-5	11080 Grant Drive	Northglenn	80233	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5420	348	25	13.9	87.6%	68 (19.5%)	6 (1.7%)	184 (52.9%)	74 (21.3%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	16.5	786^th of 950 public elementary schools	17.3%		16.8	781^st of 943 public elementary schools	17.2%	5	36.6	28.9	28.3				31.2	20.0	10.3	8.2				12.8	12.0		$19,306
Leroy Elementary	Public	K-5	1451 East Leroy Drive	Northglenn	80233	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5460	435	29	15.0	78.9%	80 (18.4%)	11 (2.5%)	288 (66.2%)	24 (5.5%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.1%)	24 (5.5%)	11.6	861^st of 950 public elementary schools	9.4%		11.1	866^th of 943 public elementary schools	8.2%	5	22.4	10.7	22.5				18.0	16.9	11.4	15.3				14.3	20.8		$17,968
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	K-5	10335 Croke Drive	Northglenn	80260	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5380	338	25	13.5	84.3%	40 (11.8%)	8 (2.4%)	262 (77.5%)	11 (3.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.6%)	8.1	918^th of 950 public elementary schools	3.4%		12.7	839^th of 943 public elementary schools	11.0%	79	15.4	18.8	9.6				14.9	12.1	7.7	11.3				10.3	13.5		$18,001
Global Village Academy - North	Public, Charter	K-8	555 West 112th Avenue	Northglenn	80234	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 446-7100	838	56	15.0	55.7%	218 (26.0%)	11 (1.3%)	539 (64.3%)	42 (5.0%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	22 (2.6%)	46.8	473^rd of 950 public elementary schools	50.2%		47.8	467^th of 943 public elementary schools	50.5%	6	37.3	47.1	55.3	60.9	66.2	57.7	51.9	30.8	32.2	34.2	22.2	33.8	32.7	31.1	43.8	38.3	$13,220
Malley Drive Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 East Malley Drive	Northglenn	80233	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5480	435	24	18.1	77.5%	109 (25.1%)	7 (1.6%)	253 (58.2%)	47 (10.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.9%)	9.2	903^rd of 950 public elementary schools	4.9%		21.6	722^nd of 943 public elementary schools	23.4%	181	16.7	13.6	17.0				15.9			12.2				8.4	16.3		$17,754
Westview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Roseanna Drive	Northglenn	80234	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5680	402	27	14.7	71.6%	117 (29.1%)	5 (1.2%)	241 (60.0%)	16 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	18.3	762^nd of 950 public elementary schools	19.8%		18.6	760^th of 943 public elementary schools	19.4%	2	24.1	22.6	24.5				23.7	23.0	25.0	22.4				23.6	18.4		$18,235
North Mor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9580 Damon Drive	Northglenn	80260	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5540	304	19	16.0	79.3%	47 (15.5%)	5 (1.6%)	227 (74.7%)	13 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	12.3	855^th of 950 public elementary schools	10.0%		12.7	837^th of 943 public elementary schools	11.2%	18	28.3	14.6	25.0				23.0	16.7	7.0	14.6				12.9	14.6		$18,609
Explore Pk-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	10310 York St	Thornton	80229	Adams County	Mapleton School District No. 1	No	Yes	No	Yes	(303) 853-1300	557	28	19.7	62.8%	108 (19.4%)	8 (1.4%)	378 (67.9%)	40 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.8%)	23.6	684^th of 950 public elementary schools	28.0%		10.7	868^th of 943 public elementary schools	8.0%	184	40.4	25.5	22.4		17.0		22.4	37.3	25.5	12.5		5.7		15.3	10.2		$13,402
Hulstrom K-8	Public	K-8	11551 Wyco Drive	Northglenn	80233	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-5400	663	37	17.9	11.5%	352 (53.1%)	13 (2.0%)	122 (18.4%)	84 (12.7%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (12.8%)	98.7	6^th of 950 public elementary schools	99.4%		97.4	12^th of 943 public elementary schools	98.7%	6	88.6	93.2	91.9	93.5	93.3	90.0	91.8	85.7	90.4	79.5	74.4	78.7	85.5	82.2	87.3	95.6	$15,591

Frequently Asked Questions about The Studio School

What is the racial makeup of The Studio School?

Students at The Studio School are 48% White, 44% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend The Studio School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 215 students attended The Studio School.

Is The Studio School a good school?

The Studio School ranks 603^rd of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is The Studio School in?

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

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