Asbury Elementary School

Summary:

Asbury Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving 271 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state and outperforming the district and state averages on academic assessments.

Asbury Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates on the CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) assessments that are significantly higher than the School District No. 1 and the state of Colorado. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's CMAS English Language Arts proficiency rate was 75.2%, compared to 40.7% for the district and 44.1% for the state. Similarly, the school's CMAS Math proficiency rate was 63.2%, compared to 31.2% for the district and 34.2% for the state. Asbury Elementary School's performance on CMAS Science for 5th grade (69.4%) was also substantially higher than the district (32.7%) and state (37.9%) averages.

Asbury Elementary School's strong academic results are particularly impressive when compared to nearby schools. The school outperforms Slavens K-8 School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Steele Elementary School on CMAS assessments across all grades and subjects. The school's consistent high performance over the past 10 years, along with its diverse student population and favorable student-teacher ratio, make it an attractive option for families seeking a quality education for their children.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1320 East Asbury Avenue
       Denver, CO  80210-4119


(720) 424-9750

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,687 Help


Students who attend Asbury Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grant Beacon Middle School
High:    South High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Hispanic:
19.6%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Asbury Elementary School ranks better than 94.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 12th among 94 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Asbury Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Asbury Elementary School is $18,687, which is the 45th highest among 94 elementary schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Asbury Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Asbury Elementary School 53rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Asbury Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Asbury Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Asbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.10 266th 808 67.1%
2005 71.58 249th 823 69.7%
2006 66.43 299th 829 63.9%
2007 79.25 144th 852 83.1%
2008 68.10 271st 849 68.1%
2009 58.14 393rd 872 54.9%
2010 53.07 483rd 925 47.8%
2011 64.60 352nd 935 62.4%
2012 58.87 403rd 935 56.9%
2013 75.20 224th 954 76.5%
2014 72.15 252nd 962 73.8%
2015 75.00 203rd 938 78.4%
2016 67.34 270th 914 70.5%
2017 79.73 162nd 929 82.6%
2018 88.68 80th 917 91.3%
2019 80.40 162nd 965 83.2%
2021 74.26 204th 710 71.3%
2022 88.04 87th 921 90.6%
2023 90.86 65th 933 93.0%
2024 92.06 53rd 943 94.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Asbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.55 86th 308 72.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Asbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.80 119th 690 82.8%
2019 79.12 129th 758 83.0%
2022 71.66 150th 595 74.8%
2023 79.92 101st 642 84.3%
2024 86.39 66th 684 90.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Asbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.58 65th 693 90.6%
2019 70.67 189th 764 75.3%
2022 83.91 77th 594 87.0%
2023 88.91 53rd 649 91.8%
2024 91.99 37th 683 94.6%
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Rank History for White students at Asbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.49 9th 337 97.3%
2019 78.39 86th 596 85.6%
2022 82.88 54th 454 88.1%
2023 88.39 36th 525 93.1%
2024 93.95 16th 539 97.0%
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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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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Open Quote This elementary school has exceeded all my expectations. The focus on project based learning has provided my child with hands-on, real-world experiences that have enhanced their critical thinking and problem solving skills. The social emotional learning component has also been a game changer, helping my child to understand and regulate their emotions, and to form meaningful relationships with their peers. The teachers and staff are knowledgeable, supportive, and always available to help. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a top-notch education that prepares students for the future. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Asbury Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 177 142 7 51 3 n/a n/a 0 380
1989 159 72 3 29 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1990 149 65 3 20 5 n/a n/a 0 242
1991 156 63 4 20 4 n/a n/a 0 247
1992 158 61 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 243
1993 137 71 1 30 6 n/a n/a 0 245
1994 127 81 4 35 6 n/a n/a 0 253
1995 106 57 2 32 4 n/a n/a 0 201
1996 106 57 2 32 4 n/a n/a 0 201
1997 147 9 5 24 2 n/a n/a 0 187
1998 158 11 4 38 2 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 188 14 3 42 3 n/a n/a 0 250
2000 190 19 2 43 2 n/a n/a 0 256
2001 175 9 8 42 6 n/a n/a 0 240
2002 164 16 7 62 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2003 164 16 7 62 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2004 126 15 4 53 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2005 133 20 3 47 3 n/a n/a 0 206
2006 150 20 9 92 2 n/a n/a 0 273
2007 166 18 12 90 6 n/a n/a 0 292
2008 150 21 14 120 11 n/a n/a 0 316
2009 183 22 17 109 7 n/a n/a 0 338
2010 201 31 17 101 5 n/a n/a 0 355
2011 188 28 21 117 2 1 22 0 379
2012 164 25 9 92 2 1 20 0 313
2013 181 27 8 90 1 1 17 0 325
2014 190 24 9 78 1 1 16 0 319
2015 214 21 10 81 0 0 17 0 343
2016 225 17 6 85 0 0 14 0 347
2017 241 19 5 78 0 0 14 0 357
2018 221 9 5 85 0 0 14 0 334
2019 223 11 4 85 1 0 16 0 340
2020 223 9 5 78 1 1 16 0 333
2021 208 10 8 72 1 0 16 0 315
2022 208 14 5 64 3 0 16 0 310
2023 187 13 2 53 0 0 16 0 271

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 Asbury Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 21.2 17.9 n/a
1989 264 17.1 15.4 32.2
1990 242 13.3 18.1 33.5
1991 247 14.4 17.1 34.8
1992 243 15.1 16.0 36.6
1993 245 14.6 16.8 42.9
1994 253 14.7 17.2 44.3
1995 201 12.2 16.5 47.8
1996 201 12.2 16.5 47.8
1997 187 10.5 17.8 21.9
1998 213 8.6 24.8 18.3
1999 250 12.2 20.5 18
2000 256 13.6 18.8 23
2001 240 16.0 15.0 22.1
2002 251 14.0 17.9 27.5
2003 251 14.0 17.9 27.5
2004 198 12.2 16.2 31.8
2005 206 13.2 15.6 35.4
2006 273 16.9 16.2 52
2007 292 18.5 15.8 52.4
2008 316 20.0 15.8 57.6
2009 338 20.0 16.9 50.9
2010 355 22.1 16.0 47.6
2011 379 24.1 15.7 48.3
2012 313 17.6 17.7 47.9
2013 325 19.2 16.8 40.6
2014 319 20.7 15.3 42
2015 343 24.0 14.2 42.9
2016 347 23.0 15.0 37.8
2017 357 23.5 15.1 32.5
2018 334 23.1 14.4 26.6
2019 340 22.6 15.0 25.9
2020 333 23.0 14.4 29.1
2021 315 22.0 14.3 27
2022 310 22.0 14.0 22.3
2023 271 22.1 12.2 22.9

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 Asbury Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 380 21.2 17.9 n/a
1989 264 17.1 15.4 32.2
1990 242 13.3 18.1 33.5
1991 247 14.4 17.1 34.8
1992 243 15.1 16.0 36.6
1993 245 14.6 16.8 42.9
1994 253 14.7 17.2 44.3
1995 201 12.2 16.5 47.8
1996 201 12.2 16.5 47.8
1997 187 10.5 17.8 21.9
1998 213 8.6 24.8 18.3
1999 250 12.2 20.5 18
2000 256 13.6 18.8 23
2001 240 16.0 15.0 22.1
2002 251 14.0 17.9 27.5
2003 251 14.0 17.9 27.5
2004 198 12.2 16.2 31.8
2005 206 13.2 15.6 35.4
2006 273 16.9 16.2 52
2007 292 18.5 15.8 52.4
2008 316 20.0 15.8 57.6
2009 338 20.0 16.9 50.9
2010 355 22.1 16.0 47.6
2011 379 24.1 15.7 48.3
2012 313 17.6 17.7 47.9
2013 325 19.2 16.8 40.6
2014 319 20.7 15.3 42
2015 343 24.0 14.2 42.9
2016 347 23.0 15.0 37.8
2017 357 23.5 15.1 32.5
2018 334 23.1 14.4 26.6
2019 340 22.6 15.0 25.9
2020 333 23.0 14.4 29.1
2021 315 22.0 14.3 27
2022 310 22.0 14.0 22.3
2023 271 22.1 12.2 22.9

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 Asbury Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,847
2020 $13,658
2021 $14,347
2022 $14,677
2023 $18,687

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Asbury Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 65th of 933 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Asbury Elementary School)5074.5
 24.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)39.440.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Asbury Elementary School)51.972.3
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)37.536.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Asbury Elementary School)73.961.1
 12.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)43.640.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Asbury Elementary School)67.458.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Asbury Elementary School)61.258.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)25.926.2
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Asbury Elementary School)63.370.6
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.341.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Asbury Elementary School)44.967.6
 22.7%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.933.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Asbury Elementary School)61.969.2
 7.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)42.840.3
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Asbury Elementary School)54.466.7
 12.3%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 1)32.730.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students340271
 20.3%
African American1113
 18.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic8553
 37.6%
Pacific Islander00
White223187
 16.1%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.9%22.9%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Asbury Elementary School

Students at Asbury Elementary School are 69% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Yes. Asbury Elementary School ranks in the top 5.6% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students who attend Asbury Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grant Beacon Middle School
High : South High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Asbury 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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