Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

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Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brighton, Colorado, serving 532 students in grades PK-5 and part of the School District 27J, which is ranked 82 out of 116 districts in the state.

Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has a diverse student population, with 37.03% White and 56.39% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates of 34.5% in English Language Arts and 29% in Math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing relatively better, while female and male students perform in the bottom quartile. The school has also seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 24.61% in 2021-2022 to 38.16% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower than that of the nearby Bromley East Charter School and Foundations Academy, which have higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. However, the school outperforms some of the other nearby traditional public schools, such as South Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School, in terms of academic achievement. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past two years, from 710 out of 933 Colorado elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 597 out of 943 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5505 Longs Peak Street
       Brighton, CO  80601


(303) 655-5100

District: School District 27J

SchoolDigger Rank:
597th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,428 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.4%
White:
37.0%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 7th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the School District 27J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District 27J.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is $12,428, which is the 6th highest among 17 elementary schools in the School District 27J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School 597th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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School District 27J:

SchoolDigger ranks School District 27J 82nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.92 710th 933 23.9%
2024 31.52 597th 943 36.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.90 214th 265 19.2%
2024 54.32 153rd 365 58.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.74 498th 642 22.4%
2024 28.54 489th 684 28.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.42 604th 649 6.9%
2024 19.80 540th 683 20.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.95 123rd 197 37.6%
2024 48.82 110th 242 54.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 157 2 13 204 1 0 9 0 386
2023 197 6 12 300 2 0 15 0 532

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 Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 386 4.9 77.6 24.6
2023 532 28.0 19.0 38.2

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 Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 386 4.9 77.6 24.6
2023 532 28.0 19.0 38.2

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 Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $00
2020 $00
2021 $3,700
2022 $11,574
2023 $12,428

Data source: Colorado Department of Education


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Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School ranks 597th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School are 56% Hispanic, 37% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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