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Carson Elementary School

Summary:

Carson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Denver, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 411. The school is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carson Elementary School consistently outperforms the School District No. 1 and the state of Colorado in academic assessments, with significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in CMAS/Science, CMAS/English Language Arts, and CMAS/Math. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Colorado, with a ranking of 165 out of 943 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Carson Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (71.05%) compared to the nearby schools, such as Lowry Elementary and Denver Green School Southeast, which have more diverse student populations.

The surrounding schools, such as Lowry Elementary and Denver Green School Southeast, have a higher percentage of students from lower-income families, as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch rates. This suggests that Carson Elementary School may serve a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its strong academic performance. Additionally, Carson Elementary School's ranking for its Gifted and Talented program has fluctuated over the years, with a ranking of 43 out of 91 Colorado elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating that the school may have a strong program for advanced learners.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5420 East 1st Avenue
       Denver, CO  80220-5801

(720) 424-9090

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,671 Help


Students who attend Carson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
High:    George Washington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.0%
Hispanic:
11.7%
African American:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carson Elementary School ranks better than 82.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 20th 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 80.48. (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 The average total spent per student at Carson Elementary School is $15,671. 92 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carson Elementary School 165th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Carson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Carson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Carson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.32 396th 808 51.0%
2005 65.24 311th 823 62.2%
2006 73.04 221st 829 73.3%
2007 69.99 263rd 852 69.1%
2008 72.27 230th 849 72.9%
2009 64.11 333rd 872 61.8%
2010 71.02 273rd 925 70.5%
2011 84.18 119th 935 87.3%
2012 88.45 83rd 935 91.1%
2013 90.64 50th 954 94.8%
2014 89.91 53rd 962 94.5%
2015 96.08 22nd 938 97.7%
2016 95.15 26th 914 97.2%
2017 93.92 39th 929 95.8%
2018 95.12 28th 917 96.9%
2019 96.84 17th 965 98.2%
2021 89.39 68th 710 90.4%
2022 87.31 95th 921 89.7%
2023 82.42 143rd 933 84.7%
2024 80.48 165th 943 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Carson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.86 38th 690 94.5%
2019 93.83 23rd 758 97.0%
2022 81.03 90th 595 84.9%
2023 79.08 107th 642 83.3%
2024 75.73 129th 684 81.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.97 14th 84 83.3%
2019 70.65 25th 110 77.3%
2022 80.05 3rd 22 86.4%
2023 48.88 56th 82 31.7%
2024 61.71 43rd 91 52.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Carson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.99 23rd 693 96.7%
2019 95.47 15th 764 98.0%
2022 81.13 93rd 594 84.3%
2023 69.82 177th 649 72.7%
2024 70.06 185th 683 72.9%
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Rank History for White students at Carson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.22 6th 337 98.2%
2019 93.24 17th 596 97.1%
2021 77.07 62nd 288 78.5%
2022 81.97 57th 454 87.4%
2023 76.91 90th 525 82.9%
2024 75.05 103rd 539 80.9%
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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 Carson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 159 134 6 61 2 n/a n/a 0 362
1989 156 124 7 47 2 n/a n/a 0 336
1990 137 141 6 41 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1991 149 144 9 48 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 159 143 6 52 1 n/a n/a 0 361
1993 160 135 6 64 2 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 161 135 12 61 3 n/a n/a 0 372
1995 131 123 10 103 3 n/a n/a 0 370
1996 131 123 10 103 3 n/a n/a 0 370
1997 140 64 7 64 5 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 150 56 9 57 3 n/a n/a 0 275
1999 137 29 13 50 3 n/a n/a 0 232
2000 132 22 7 45 2 n/a n/a 0 208
2001 132 32 12 39 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2002 128 41 19 53 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2003 128 41 19 53 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2004 155 49 18 61 2 n/a n/a 0 285
2005 158 48 25 65 2 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 176 45 22 61 4 n/a n/a 0 308
2007 185 49 28 54 4 n/a n/a 0 320
2008 219 41 24 50 4 n/a n/a 0 338
2009 255 48 21 49 7 n/a n/a 0 380
2010 281 42 20 58 5 n/a n/a 0 406
2011 258 24 18 66 2 0 32 0 400
2012 277 22 13 55 0 0 39 0 406
2013 307 21 18 51 0 0 28 0 425
2014 294 22 21 49 0 0 31 0 417
2015 303 21 15 56 0 0 30 0 425
2016 308 22 10 52 0 0 34 0 426
2017 345 21 16 54 1 0 32 0 469
2018 349 21 18 46 0 0 28 0 462
2019 350 23 16 38 0 0 36 0 463
2020 343 24 15 42 0 0 41 0 465
2021 316 31 11 38 0 1 35 0 432
2022 283 30 10 36 1 0 31 0 391
2023 292 30 9 48 2 0 30 0 411

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 Carson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 29.3 12.3 n/a
1989 336 26.2 12.8 27.1
1990 325 24.6 13.2 36.6
1991 350 24.5 14.2 35.1
1992 361 29.1 12.4 38.8
1993 367 30.2 12.2 38.4
1994 372 30.4 12.2 36.8
1995 370 26.4 14.0 49.2
1996 370 26.4 14.0 49.2
1997 280 19.1 14.7 35
1998 275 22.2 12.4 33.1
1999 232 22.6 10.3 30.2
2000 208 25.0 8.3 27.9
2001 216 23.0 9.4 27.8
2002 242 27.0 9.0 30.2
2003 242 27.0 9.0 30.2
2004 285 26.7 10.7 30.9
2005 298 28.1 10.6 23.8
2006 308 27.4 11.2 22.1
2007 320 29.2 11.0 28.1
2008 338 28.0 12.1 23.7
2009 380 26.4 14.4 21.8
2010 406 27.3 14.8 23.4
2011 400 27.0 14.8 18.5
2012 406 27.8 14.6 15.3
2013 425 27.2 15.5 15.1
2014 417 28.0 14.8 15.1
2015 425 29.0 14.6 14.6
2016 426 28.0 15.2 15
2017 469 30.0 15.6 12.8
2018 462 27.2 16.9 11.9
2019 463 28.4 16.2 9.5
2020 465 29.0 16.0 12
2021 432 28.1 15.3 14.1
2022 391 28.1 13.9 12.5
2023 411 26.4 15.5 14.4

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 Carson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 362 29.3 12.3 n/a
1989 336 26.2 12.8 27.1
1990 325 24.6 13.2 36.6
1991 350 24.5 14.2 35.1
1992 361 29.1 12.4 38.8
1993 367 30.2 12.2 38.4
1994 372 30.4 12.2 36.8
1995 370 26.4 14.0 49.2
1996 370 26.4 14.0 49.2
1997 280 19.1 14.7 35
1998 275 22.2 12.4 33.1
1999 232 22.6 10.3 30.2
2000 208 25.0 8.3 27.9
2001 216 23.0 9.4 27.8
2002 242 27.0 9.0 30.2
2003 242 27.0 9.0 30.2
2004 285 26.7 10.7 30.9
2005 298 28.1 10.6 23.8
2006 308 27.4 11.2 22.1
2007 320 29.2 11.0 28.1
2008 338 28.0 12.1 23.7
2009 380 26.4 14.4 21.8
2010 406 27.3 14.8 23.4
2011 400 27.0 14.8 18.5
2012 406 27.8 14.6 15.3
2013 425 27.2 15.5 15.1
2014 417 28.0 14.8 15.1
2015 425 29.0 14.6 14.6
2016 426 28.0 15.2 15
2017 469 30.0 15.6 12.8
2018 462 27.2 16.9 11.9
2019 463 28.4 16.2 9.5
2020 465 29.0 16.0 12
2021 432 28.1 15.3 14.1
2022 391 28.1 13.9 12.5
2023 411 26.4 15.5 14.4

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 Carson Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,059
2020 $12,176
2021 $12,838
2022 $15,223
2023 $15,671

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carson 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 17th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 933 Elementary schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carson Elementary School)7456.3
 17.7%
   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 (Carson Elementary School)75.357.8
 17.5%
   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 (Carson Elementary School)83.364.7
 18.6%
   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 (Carson Elementary School)78.541.2
 37.3%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Carson Elementary School)66.758.5
 8.2%
   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 (Carson Elementary School)81.375.4
 5.9%
   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 (Carson Elementary School)78.758.5
 20.2%
   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 (Carson Elementary School)79.665.5
 14.1%
   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 (Carson Elementary School)77.552.3
 25.2%
   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 Students463411
 11.2%
African American2330
 30.4%
American Indian02
Asian169
 43.8%
Hispanic3848
 26.3%
Pacific Islander00
White350292
 16.6%
Two or More Races3630
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.5%14.4%
 4.9%

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Students at Carson Elementary School are 71% White, 12% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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

Middle : Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
High : George Washington High School

Carson Elementary School ranks 165th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Carson Elementary School.


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