Southlawn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Commerce City, Colorado, serving 440 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the School District 27J, which is ranked 82 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Southlawn Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of Hispanic students (57.05%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 35.5% to 64.45% Hispanic. However, the school's academic performance lags behind, with proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts, CMAS/Math, and CMAS/Science that are lower than the district and state averages. Southlawn's student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, all rank in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools. The school also has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (38.64%) and a higher student-teacher ratio of 20 compared to nearby schools.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Henderson Elementary, Belle Creek Charter School, and Reunion Elementary School, Southlawn's academic performance is generally lower. These higher-performing schools tend to have lower percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients and more favorable student demographics. To address these challenges, Southlawn could benefit from analyzing the successful practices of nearby schools and investing in professional development, targeted instructional programs, and community engagement to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for its students.
Southlawn Elementary School ranks 681st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
Students at Southlawn Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 27% White, 10% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.
School District 27J
In the 2023-24 school year, 547 students attended Southlawn Elementary School.