Elementary Schools in School District 27J

School District 27J in Colorado is home to 17 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The schools in this district vary significantly in their academic performance, with a few standout high-performing schools like Reunion Elementary School and West Ridge Elementary consistently ranking among the top in the district and state. However, the data also reveals several struggling schools, such as Northeast Elementary and South Elementary, that are performing well below the district and state averages.

The schools in School District 27J also vary significantly in their student demographics, with some schools having a majority Hispanic student population and others being predominantly White. This diversity is also reflected in the wide range of free and reduced-price lunch rates, from 18.39% at Reunion Elementary to 81.62% at South Elementary. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the higher-poverty schools generally struggling to meet proficiency standards.

While a few schools in the district are excelling, the overall performance of School District 27J is concerning, with the majority of its elementary schools receiving low ratings and test scores below the state averages. This indicates a need for comprehensive, district-level strategies to raise academic achievement across all schools and ensure that all students in the district have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their background or the school they attend.