Traylor Academy

Summary:

Traylor Academy is an elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. With a declining statewide ranking and a 0-star rating, Traylor Academy faces significant challenges in academic performance compared to its peers.

Traylor Academy stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (73.15%) and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (73.46% receive free or reduced-price lunch). However, the school consistently underperforms the School District No. 1 and the state averages in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) test scores for English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, only 14.4% of Traylor Academy students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 40.7% for the district and 44.1% for the state.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Denison Montessori School, Gust Elementary School, and Sabin World School, generally outperform Traylor Academy in academic measures, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Traylor Academy to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools to improve its own academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2900 South Ivan Way
       Denver, CO  80227-3836


(720) 424-3480

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
863rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,265 Help


Students who attend Traylor Academy usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.1%
White:
17.3%
Asian:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Traylor Academy ranks worse than 91.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 78th 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 11.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Traylor Academy 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 Traylor Academy is $19,265, which is the 31st highest among 94 elementary schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Traylor Academy 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 Traylor Academy

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Rank History for all students at Traylor Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.22 344th 808 57.4%
2005 55.95 405th 823 50.8%
2006 51.36 451st 829 45.6%
2007 38.02 580th 852 31.9%
2008 45.44 509th 849 40.0%
2009 45.05 527th 872 39.6%
2010 34.95 645th 925 30.3%
2011 42.86 579th 935 38.1%
2012 38.87 612th 935 34.5%
2013 53.34 477th 954 50.0%
2014 44.90 554th 962 42.4%
2015 29.26 635th 938 32.3%
2016 27.86 629th 914 31.2%
2017 34.85 576th 929 38.0%
2018 29.95 617th 917 32.7%
2019 26.84 699th 965 27.6%
2022 8.92 893rd 921 3.0%
2023 8.60 900th 933 3.5%
2024 11.20 863rd 943 8.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Traylor Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.93 187th 308 39.3%
2019 32.58 246th 332 25.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Traylor Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.54 557th 690 19.3%
2019 25.67 555th 758 26.8%
2022 6.74 588th 595 1.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Traylor Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.63 525th 693 24.2%
2019 17.75 639th 764 16.4%
2022 7.34 586th 594 1.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Traylor Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.83 199th 270 26.3%
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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, January 17, 2018

Open Quote great school Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, January 23, 2016

Open Quote My daughter Sophia is attending 4yr ECE at Traylor, and so we can only speak to that program and not the school overall. The teacher (Mrs Kaspersen) and her teaching assistant (Mrs. O'Brien) are absolutely delightful. They are so warm and welcoming. Mrs Kaspersen would stand by the door every day to greet each and every student as they come in. She always wears a smile on her face. We also know that their Preschool program ranks very high in the state. Hence, we'd highly recommend their ECE program! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Traylor Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 125 15 14 121 4 n/a n/a 0 279
1989 111 7 12 122 4 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 128 13 14 120 2 n/a n/a 0 277
1991 137 13 12 123 3 n/a n/a 0 288
1992 246 14 20 122 6 n/a n/a 0 408
1993 264 14 21 213 7 n/a n/a 0 519
1994 289 18 29 241 6 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 275 27 26 240 6 n/a n/a 0 574
1996 275 27 26 240 6 n/a n/a 0 574
1997 295 18 26 240 7 n/a n/a 0 586
1998 271 18 28 221 10 n/a n/a 0 548
1999 261 14 34 223 9 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 251 9 27 215 8 n/a n/a 0 510
2001 252 12 26 233 10 n/a n/a 0 533
2002 223 9 34 238 12 n/a n/a 0 516
2003 223 9 34 238 12 n/a n/a 0 516
2004 207 16 36 273 10 n/a n/a 0 542
2005 182 18 37 309 14 n/a n/a 0 560
2006 147 14 47 322 8 n/a n/a 0 538
2007 133 14 44 361 13 n/a n/a 0 565
2008 130 18 49 372 12 n/a n/a 0 581
2009 132 16 48 376 14 n/a n/a 0 586
2010 163 8 46 362 12 n/a n/a 0 591
2011 109 4 34 423 5 5 12 0 592
2012 123 6 33 409 2 6 18 0 597
2013 100 11 36 380 3 5 19 0 554
2014 90 11 35 416 3 4 17 0 576
2015 79 5 37 399 6 2 16 0 544
2016 73 9 37 377 4 0 18 0 518
2017 76 7 34 361 2 0 16 0 496
2018 75 5 25 357 3 0 11 0 476
2019 68 10 22 333 4 0 11 0 448
2020 67 15 16 323 9 0 8 0 438
2021 50 15 16 292 6 0 4 0 383
2022 48 11 11 294 2 0 11 0 377
2023 56 6 12 237 1 0 12 0 324

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 Traylor Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 17.2 16.2 n/a
1989 256 17.1 14.9 39.1
1990 277 15.4 17.9 31.4
1991 288 16.4 17.5 35.8
1992 408 22.1 18.4 11.3
1993 519 24.2 21.4 15.8
1994 583 25.3 23.0 15.8
1995 574 25.4 22.6 22.5
1996 574 25.4 22.6 22.5
1997 586 26.1 22.5 15
1998 548 26.2 20.9 17.2
1999 541 22.3 24.3 15.9
2000 510 25.0 20.4 26.3
2001 533 26.0 20.5 25
2002 516 25.5 20.2 27.9
2003 516 25.5 20.2 27.9
2004 542 27.5 19.7 34.1
2005 560 28.6 19.6 43.2
2006 538 25.9 20.8 47.6
2007 565 27.0 20.9 49.7
2008 581 29.0 20.0 48.7
2009 586 30.0 19.5 46.6
2010 591 31.2 18.9 58
2011 592 30.9 19.1 63.5
2012 597 32.0 18.6 65.8
2013 554 31.8 17.3 68.2
2014 576 34.2 16.8 75.7
2015 544 36.0 15.1 77.6
2016 518 34.0 15.2 76.1
2017 496 31.0 16.0 75
2018 476 30.1 15.7 76.5
2019 448 30.7 14.5 74.8
2020 438 27.3 16.0 75.8
2021 383 27.3 14.0 73.9
2022 377 22.9 16.4 72.4
2023 324 23.7 13.6 73.5

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 Traylor Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 279 17.2 16.2 n/a
1989 256 17.1 14.9 39.1
1990 277 15.4 17.9 31.4
1991 288 16.4 17.5 35.8
1992 408 22.1 18.4 11.3
1993 519 24.2 21.4 15.8
1994 583 25.3 23.0 15.8
1995 574 25.4 22.6 22.5
1996 574 25.4 22.6 22.5
1997 586 26.1 22.5 15
1998 548 26.2 20.9 17.2
1999 541 22.3 24.3 15.9
2000 510 25.0 20.4 26.3
2001 533 26.0 20.5 25
2002 516 25.5 20.2 27.9
2003 516 25.5 20.2 27.9
2004 542 27.5 19.7 34.1
2005 560 28.6 19.6 43.2
2006 538 25.9 20.8 47.6
2007 565 27.0 20.9 49.7
2008 581 29.0 20.0 48.7
2009 586 30.0 19.5 46.6
2010 591 31.2 18.9 58
2011 592 30.9 19.1 63.5
2012 597 32.0 18.6 65.8
2013 554 31.8 17.3 68.2
2014 576 34.2 16.8 75.7
2015 544 36.0 15.1 77.6
2016 518 34.0 15.2 76.1
2017 496 31.0 16.0 75
2018 476 30.1 15.7 76.5
2019 448 30.7 14.5 74.8
2020 438 27.3 16.0 75.8
2021 383 27.3 14.0 73.9
2022 377 22.9 16.4 72.4
2023 324 23.7 13.6 73.5

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 Traylor Academy

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,747
2020 $13,528
2021 $14,656
2022 $15,773
2023 $19,265

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Traylor Academy

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 699th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 900th of 933 Elementary schools
 24%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Traylor Academy)35.516.3
 19.2%
   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 (Traylor Academy)38.415.7
 22.7%
   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 (Traylor Academy)257.3
 17.7%
   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 (Traylor Academy)22.17.3
 14.8%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Traylor Academy)14.76
 8.7%
   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 (Traylor Academy)4022
 18%
   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 (Traylor Academy)2014
 6%
   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 (Traylor Academy)3415.7
 18.3%
   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 (Traylor Academy)26.912.7
 14.2%
   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 Students448324
 27.7%
African American106
 40%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian2212
 45.5%
Hispanic333237
 28.8%
Pacific Islander00
White6856
 17.6%
Two or More Races1112
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%73.5%
 1.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Traylor Academy.

Students at Traylor Academy are 73% Hispanic, 17% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Traylor Academy ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Colorado elementary schools.


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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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