Gust Elementary School

Summary:

Gust Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving 572 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (79.37%) compared to nearby schools, and a large population of English Language Learners (ELL) and students from low-income families.

Gust Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (29.6%) and Math (32.9%) were significantly below the School District No. 1 (40.7% and 31.2%, respectively) and state (44.1% and 34.2%, respectively) averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 532 out of 938 Colorado elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 644 out of 710 in 2020-2021, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 0 to 2 stars out of 5.

When compared to nearby schools within the same district, Gust Elementary School generally outperforms schools like Schmitt Elementary, Traylor Academy, Johnson Elementary, and College View Elementary in academic proficiency rates. However, it lags behind schools like Denison Montessori and Sabin World School, which have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3440 West Yale Avenue
       Denver, CO  80219-5847


(720) 424-6560

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
573rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,235 Help


Students who attend Gust Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bear Valley International School
    Rocky Mountain Prep Federal
High:    John F Kennedy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  572

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.4%
White:
11.0%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gust Elementary School ranks worse than 60.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 39th 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 33.61. (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 Gust 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 Gust Elementary School is $18,235, which is the 54th highest among 94 elementary schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gust Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gust Elementary School 573rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Gust 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 Gust Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.29 696th 808 13.9%
2005 10.01 752nd 823 8.6%
2006 6.40 782nd 829 5.7%
2007 6.34 804th 852 5.6%
2008 8.91 784th 849 7.7%
2009 16.27 742nd 872 14.9%
2010 16.45 789th 925 14.7%
2011 19.99 763rd 935 18.4%
2012 34.04 658th 935 29.6%
2013 41.33 593rd 954 37.8%
2014 36.73 643rd 962 33.2%
2015 38.47 532nd 938 43.3%
2016 31.37 595th 914 34.9%
2017 31.89 608th 929 34.6%
2018 23.99 675th 917 26.4%
2019 22.03 748th 965 22.5%
2021 14.98 644th 710 9.3%
2022 28.45 631st 921 31.5%
2023 32.35 588th 933 37.0%
2024 33.61 573rd 943 39.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.57 6th 43 86.0%
2022 80.00 2nd 19 89.5%
2023 80.18 2nd 17 88.2%
2024 88.08 1st 15 93.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.08 85th 203 58.1%
2023 46.98 139th 265 47.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Gust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.23 576th 690 16.5%
2019 19.60 620th 758 18.2%
2022 22.53 468th 595 21.3%
2023 18.66 529th 642 17.6%
2024 31.45 460th 684 32.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Gust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.63 550th 693 20.6%
2019 15.69 664th 764 13.1%
2022 22.90 450th 594 24.2%
2023 32.22 423rd 649 34.8%
2024 19.56 541st 683 20.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gust Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.35 84th 172 51.2%
2019 45.97 134th 270 50.4%
2022 48.03 65th 153 57.5%
2023 55.75 77th 197 60.9%
2024 79.00 30th 242 87.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Open Quote I withdrew my daughter from kindergarten before the term ended. Gust has an "F" rating for special needs practices. Horrifying school with archaic teaching methodology. The principle is disturbingly inhospitable to engaged parents. There is no parent community here nor is it encouraged. Predominately low income and minority, many ESL families. They are more vulnerable and the principal capitalizes on this. Yikes! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 25, 2012

Open Quote My daughter has attended several different schools and we finally found a perfect fit at Gust. Her reading level went from 1st to 4th grade in one year. All of her teachers worked so hard to help her learn to read. They communicated with me via email, telephone, and in person whenever there was a need. I cannot even begin to express how amazing and helpful the Gust staff has been. My daughter loves school for the first time in her life and I know it's because of the caring and educational environment at Gust. This school is truly a diamond in the rough and I will be forever grateful for the good they have done my daughter. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gust Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 256 16 14 145 5 n/a n/a 0 436
1989 232 10 16 142 4 n/a n/a 0 404
1990 247 6 11 160 8 n/a n/a 0 432
1991 239 10 12 162 6 n/a n/a 0 429
1992 250 15 14 164 1 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 258 13 24 178 6 n/a n/a 0 479
1994 258 18 32 178 7 n/a n/a 0 493
1995 200 20 33 206 7 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 200 20 33 206 7 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 188 21 30 245 4 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 193 20 21 241 10 n/a n/a 0 485
1999 191 18 30 240 5 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 170 15 31 259 11 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 178 12 30 304 13 n/a n/a 0 537
2002 98 10 30 331 9 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 98 10 30 331 9 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 88 6 27 328 5 n/a n/a 0 454
2005 70 14 29 374 4 n/a n/a 0 491
2006 62 14 26 398 4 n/a n/a 0 504
2007 64 18 28 371 4 n/a n/a 0 485
2008 70 16 32 337 3 n/a n/a 0 458
2009 70 17 38 348 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2010 107 19 34 399 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2011 55 17 36 513 2 0 6 0 629
2012 55 12 36 531 4 0 5 0 643
2013 53 19 32 566 7 0 2 0 679
2014 58 11 30 664 6 0 5 0 774
2015 68 24 28 627 5 0 2 0 754
2016 61 29 30 623 3 1 4 0 751
2017 61 24 28 633 5 0 8 0 759
2018 59 29 23 570 3 0 9 0 693
2019 53 31 25 559 1 0 8 0 677
2020 52 27 22 523 2 0 4 0 630
2021 54 23 25 486 2 0 7 0 597
2022 57 22 26 462 1 0 5 0 573
2023 63 26 21 454 2 0 6 0 572

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 Gust Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 21.2 20.5 n/a
1989 404 18.1 22.3 28.7
1990 432 20.5 21.0 28
1991 429 20.6 20.8 35.4
1992 444 22.2 20.0 37.6
1993 479 22.6 21.2 38.4
1994 493 22.8 21.6 36.9
1995 466 23.8 19.6 42.1
1996 466 23.8 19.6 42.1
1997 488 24.6 19.8 45.7
1998 485 24.7 19.6 40
1999 484 23.1 21.0 35.1
2000 486 26.5 18.3 51.6
2001 537 27.5 19.5 51.2
2002 478 29.0 16.5 64.6
2003 478 29.0 16.5 64.6
2004 454 27.2 16.7 67
2005 491 25.7 19.1 72.9
2006 504 25.9 19.5 76.6
2007 485 27.0 18.0 79.6
2008 458 24.5 18.7 77.3
2009 473 28.0 16.9 81.6
2010 561 34.8 16.1 79
2011 629 37.8 16.6 81.4
2012 643 31.6 20.2 92.1
2013 679 34.3 19.7 89.8
2014 774 42.5 18.2 92.2
2015 754 41.0 18.3 91.1
2016 751 47.0 15.9 88.8
2017 759 43.1 17.6 88.4
2018 693 42.7 16.1 89.3
2019 677 43.0 15.7 89.2
2020 630 44.0 14.3 87.9
2021 597 39.3 15.1 83.9
2022 573 36.8 15.5 80.3
2023 572 33.7 16.9 84.3

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 Gust Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 436 21.2 20.5 n/a
1989 404 18.1 22.3 28.7
1990 432 20.5 21.0 28
1991 429 20.6 20.8 35.4
1992 444 22.2 20.0 37.6
1993 479 22.6 21.2 38.4
1994 493 22.8 21.6 36.9
1995 466 23.8 19.6 42.1
1996 466 23.8 19.6 42.1
1997 488 24.6 19.8 45.7
1998 485 24.7 19.6 40
1999 484 23.1 21.0 35.1
2000 486 26.5 18.3 51.6
2001 537 27.5 19.5 51.2
2002 478 29.0 16.5 64.6
2003 478 29.0 16.5 64.6
2004 454 27.2 16.7 67
2005 491 25.7 19.1 72.9
2006 504 25.9 19.5 76.6
2007 485 27.0 18.0 79.6
2008 458 24.5 18.7 77.3
2009 473 28.0 16.9 81.6
2010 561 34.8 16.1 79
2011 629 37.8 16.6 81.4
2012 643 31.6 20.2 92.1
2013 679 34.3 19.7 89.8
2014 774 42.5 18.2 92.2
2015 754 41.0 18.3 91.1
2016 751 47.0 15.9 88.8
2017 759 43.1 17.6 88.4
2018 693 42.7 16.1 89.3
2019 677 43.0 15.7 89.2
2020 630 44.0 14.3 87.9
2021 597 39.3 15.1 83.9
2022 573 36.8 15.5 80.3
2023 572 33.7 16.9 84.3

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 Gust Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,780
2020 $14,813
2021 $14,519
2022 $16,290
2023 $18,235

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gust 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 748th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 588th of 933 Elementary schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gust Elementary School)21.130
 8.9%
   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 (Gust Elementary School)33.335.6
 2.3%
   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 (Gust Elementary School)3126.3
 4.7%
   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 (Gust Elementary School)2016.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Gust Elementary School)9.226.8
 17.6%
   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 (Gust Elementary School)27.642.3
 14.7%
   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 (Gust Elementary School)30.335.2
 4.9%
   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 (Gust Elementary School)26.633.7
 7.1%
   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 (Gust Elementary School)27.829
 1.2%
   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 Students677572
 15.5%
African American3126
 16.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2521
 16%
Hispanic559454
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White5363
 18.9%
Two or More Races86
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.2%84.3%
 5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 572 students attended Gust Elementary School.

Gust Elementary School ranks 573rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Gust Elementary School are 79% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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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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