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Barnum Elementary School

Summary:

Barnum Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving 331 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in Colorado and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Barnum Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (89.73%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 82.68% to 91.69% Hispanic students. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 9.9% of Barnum students were proficient or better in CMAS Math, compared to 31.2% for the district and 34.2% for the state. Barnum Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Colorado elementary schools, with a ranking of 921 out of 943 in the 2023-2024 school year, and has received 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.59% to 92.45% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

However, the school's strong support for its English Language Learner (ELL) students, who performed exceptionally well in 2018-2019, suggests that Barnum Elementary may be effectively supporting this population despite the overall academic challenges. Nearby schools, such as Goldrick Elementary, KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary, and Knapp Elementary, perform significantly better on CMAS tests, with proficiency rates that are 2-3 times higher than Barnum's in many cases. Addressing the underlying issues, such as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the relatively high student-teacher ratio, could be crucial for improving student outcomes at Barnum Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 85 Hooker Street
       Denver, CO  80219-1444

(720) 424-9590

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
921st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,811 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.7%
White:
4.8%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.4% Help


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Compare Details Barnum Elementary School ranks worse than 97.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 91st 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 6.93. (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 Barnum Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. 1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barnum Elementary School is $18,811, which is the 42nd highest among 94 elementary schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Barnum Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Barnum Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Barnum Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.65 780th 808 3.5%
2005 1.65 817th 823 0.7%
2006 4.51 801st 829 3.4%
2007 4.58 818th 852 4.0%
2008 3.11 835th 849 1.6%
2009 6.13 830th 872 4.8%
2010 3.31 916th 925 1.0%
2011 5.24 897th 935 4.1%
2012 8.70 870th 935 7.0%
2013 19.29 787th 954 17.5%
2014 22.17 771st 962 19.9%
2015 10.87 887th 938 5.4%
2016 11.29 856th 914 6.3%
2017 9.76 883rd 929 5.0%
2018 12.28 843rd 917 8.1%
2019 24.01 724th 965 25.0%
2022 11.15 864th 921 6.2%
2024 6.93 921st 943 2.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Barnum Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.62 5th 43 88.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Barnum Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.63 599th 758 21.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Barnum Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.52 558th 764 27.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Barnum Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 145 13 4 289 6 n/a n/a 0 457
1989 120 9 5 291 4 n/a n/a 0 429
1990 124 16 6 294 7 n/a n/a 0 447
1991 120 13 6 296 13 n/a n/a 0 448
1992 125 15 5 325 15 n/a n/a 0 485
1993 121 17 7 321 13 n/a n/a 0 479
1994 96 11 5 321 8 n/a n/a 0 441
1995 82 16 7 430 16 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 82 16 7 430 16 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 75 14 6 437 11 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 68 14 7 453 14 n/a n/a 0 556
1999 52 18 6 483 10 n/a n/a 0 569
2000 53 15 6 504 10 n/a n/a 0 588
2001 36 14 2 525 6 n/a n/a 0 583
2002 21 15 2 525 8 n/a n/a 0 571
2003 21 15 2 525 8 n/a n/a 0 571
2004 21 9 0 544 5 n/a n/a 0 579
2005 12 6 0 518 3 n/a n/a 0 539
2006 14 3 0 501 4 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 9 3 0 456 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 10 5 0 469 5 n/a n/a 0 489
2009 28 5 3 461 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2010 37 4 4 422 3 n/a n/a 0 470
2011 16 3 6 431 3 0 1 0 460
2012 20 5 4 456 2 0 2 0 489
2013 24 5 2 451 1 0 1 0 484
2014 26 8 0 450 3 0 1 0 488
2015 26 6 1 444 8 0 1 0 486
2016 31 12 0 444 1 0 1 0 489
2017 33 17 1 430 1 0 2 0 484
2018 22 19 3 430 2 0 4 0 480
2019 20 12 0 384 3 0 2 0 421
2020 15 8 0 355 4 0 5 0 387
2021 12 7 0 294 3 0 5 0 321
2022 14 7 0 299 5 0 8 0 333
2023 16 11 1 297 1 1 4 0 331

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 Barnum Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 457 22.2 20.5 n/a
1989 429 22.7 18.8 49
1990 447 25.6 17.4 48.3
1991 448 26.9 16.6 45.8
1992 485 27.2 17.8 56.7
1993 479 28.2 17.0 52.8
1994 441 24.3 18.1 54.6
1995 551 27.4 20.1 68.6
1996 551 27.4 20.1 68.6
1997 543 26.1 20.8 71.6
1998 556 28.8 19.3 72.8
1999 569 23.5 24.2 74.7
2000 588 33.3 17.7 86.4
2001 583 33.5 17.4 80.1
2002 571 36.5 15.6 83.9
2003 571 36.5 15.6 83.9
2004 579 30.2 19.2 77.9
2005 539 29.7 18.1 83.5
2006 522 26.4 19.8 88.9
2007 470 28.0 16.8 75.5
2008 489 26.6 18.4 82.6
2009 500 29.3 17.1 91.4
2010 470 26.7 17.5 90.2
2011 460 25.2 18.2 95.2
2012 489 25.0 19.5 92
2013 484 28.0 17.2 94.6
2014 488 30.0 16.2 95.1
2015 486 30.0 16.2 95.5
2016 489 30.0 16.3 97.5
2017 484 32.2 15.0 95.2
2018 480 31.4 15.2 96.7
2019 421 28.2 14.8 95.2
2020 387 23.2 16.6 94.6
2021 321 20.2 15.8 90.7
2022 333 20.4 16.2 85.6
2023 331 19.2 17.1 92.4

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 Barnum Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 457 22.2 20.5 n/a
1989 429 22.7 18.8 49
1990 447 25.6 17.4 48.3
1991 448 26.9 16.6 45.8
1992 485 27.2 17.8 56.7
1993 479 28.2 17.0 52.8
1994 441 24.3 18.1 54.6
1995 551 27.4 20.1 68.6
1996 551 27.4 20.1 68.6
1997 543 26.1 20.8 71.6
1998 556 28.8 19.3 72.8
1999 569 23.5 24.2 74.7
2000 588 33.3 17.7 86.4
2001 583 33.5 17.4 80.1
2002 571 36.5 15.6 83.9
2003 571 36.5 15.6 83.9
2004 579 30.2 19.2 77.9
2005 539 29.7 18.1 83.5
2006 522 26.4 19.8 88.9
2007 470 28.0 16.8 75.5
2008 489 26.6 18.4 82.6
2009 500 29.3 17.1 91.4
2010 470 26.7 17.5 90.2
2011 460 25.2 18.2 95.2
2012 489 25.0 19.5 92
2013 484 28.0 17.2 94.6
2014 488 30.0 16.2 95.1
2015 486 30.0 16.2 95.5
2016 489 30.0 16.3 97.5
2017 484 32.2 15.0 95.2
2018 480 31.4 15.2 96.7
2019 421 28.2 14.8 95.2
2020 387 23.2 16.6 94.6
2021 321 20.2 15.8 90.7
2022 333 20.4 16.2 85.6
2023 331 19.2 17.1 92.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Barnum Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,107
2020 $15,243
2021 $17,288
2022 $17,379
2023 $18,811

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Barnum Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 724th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 864th of 921 Elementary schools
 18.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barnum Elementary School)18.213.8
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)39.439.9
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.340.7
 0.6%
3rd Grade Math (Barnum Elementary School)32.916
 16.9%
   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 (Barnum Elementary School)23.819.2
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)43.639.4
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4844.1
 3.9%
4th Grade Math (Barnum Elementary School)27.312.5
 14.8%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.226.8
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.630.7
 2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barnum Elementary School)19.217.8
 1.4%
   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 (Barnum Elementary School)29.115.6
 13.5%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.932.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.734.9
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Barnum Elementary School)20.312.8
 7.5%
   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 (Barnum Elementary School)29.88.2
 21.6%
   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 Students421331
 21.4%
African American1211
 8.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian01
Hispanic384297
 22.7%
Pacific Islander01
White2016
 20%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.2%92.4%
 2.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barnum Elementary School

Barnum Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students at Barnum Elementary School are 90% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 331 students attended Barnum Elementary School.

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

Middle : Compass Academy
Middle : DSST: College View Middle School
Middle : Kepner Beacon Middle School
Middle : KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
Middle : Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood
Middle : West Middle School
High : West High School


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