Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Summary:

Grant Ranch Ece-8 School is a public elementary and middle school in Denver, Colorado, serving 302 students from preschool through 8th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (54.3%) and from low-income families (71.19% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Academically, Grant Ranch Ece-8 School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 25.6% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 13.9% were proficient or better in Math, far below the state and School District No. 1 averages. The school's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 394 out of 954 Colorado elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 709 out of 943 in 2023-2024, and it consistently maintains a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Neighboring schools, such as Wilder Elementary School and Normandy Elementary School, which serve more affluent and predominantly White student populations, significantly outperform Grant Ranch Ece-8 School on academic measures. This suggests that the high percentage of Hispanic and low-income students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School may present unique challenges in terms of providing targeted support and resources to address their academic needs.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 5400 South Jay Circle
       Denver, CO  80123-6313


(720) 424-6880

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
709th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,857 Help


Students who attend Grant Ranch Ece-8 School usually attend:

High:    John F Kennedy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  302

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.3%
White:
28.8%
African American:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grant Ranch Ece-8 School ranks worse than 75.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 54th 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 22.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Grant Ranch Ece-8 School ranks worse than 73.6% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.34. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 School is $19,857, which is the 24th highest among 94 elementary schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Grant Ranch Ece-8 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Grant Ranch Ece-8 School 357th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Grant Ranch Ece-8 School in the ranking list.)

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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.21 487th 808 39.7%
2005 54.26 421st 823 48.8%
2006 46.81 476th 829 42.6%
2007 50.64 469th 852 45.0%
2008 56.31 412th 849 51.5%
2009 42.09 566th 872 35.1%
2010 49.78 519th 925 43.9%
2011 48.49 525th 935 43.9%
2012 47.78 535th 935 42.8%
2013 60.96 394th 954 58.7%
2014 49.79 503rd 962 47.7%
2015 44.14 481st 938 48.7%
2016 30.06 609th 914 33.4%
2017 24.46 691st 929 25.6%
2018 29.92 619th 917 32.5%
2019 24.48 720th 965 25.4%
2022 36.57 549th 921 40.4%
2023 24.92 673rd 933 27.9%
2024 22.18 709th 943 24.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.20 242nd 308 21.4%
2019 25.85 283rd 332 14.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.29 475th 690 31.2%
2019 29.27 514th 758 32.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.30 500th 693 27.8%
2019 21.71 595th 764 22.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.18 95th 172 44.8%
2019 33.27 183rd 270 32.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.50 566th 596 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.27 195th 336 42.0%
2005 57.90 150th 340 55.9%
2006 51.65 177th 346 48.8%
2007 50.14 192nd 360 46.7%
2008 54.86 170th 362 53.0%
2009 53.62 188th 377 50.1%
2010 57.84 176th 409 57.0%
2011 60.56 171st 422 59.5%
2012 43.93 252nd 425 40.7%
2013 52.33 225th 454 50.4%
2014 54.49 201st 461 56.4%
2015 47.24 205th 436 53.0%
2016 47.60 185th 400 53.8%
2017 34.62 261st 424 38.4%
2018 30.00 282nd 418 32.5%
2019 27.41 321st 458 29.9%
2022 16.22 377th 448 15.8%
2023 22.18 359th 480 25.2%
2024 22.34 357th 485 26.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.83 117th 222 47.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.78 236th 315 25.1%
2019 37.98 212th 352 39.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.67 190th 317 40.1%
2019 17.99 280th 343 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.54 61st 165 63.0%
2019 38.42 128th 220 41.8%
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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.

Grant Ranch Ece-8 School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a teacher
Friday, August 17, 2018

Open Quote Run far away! Ineffective leadership and high turnover- especially at the middle school level. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Open Quote We're proud to have all four of our kids at Grant Ranch School! I've been able to witness the committment of a dedicated staff at every stage of development for nearly a decade. Strong academic instruction is balanced with extra-curriculur opportunities and a place our kids are thrilled to go to every day. A new administration in the last year has advanced this positive learning environment even further. We love our school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 453 25 50 192 5 n/a n/a 0 725
2003 453 25 50 192 5 n/a n/a 0 725
2004 429 15 50 218 5 n/a n/a 0 717
2005 398 14 47 242 10 n/a n/a 0 711
2006 360 18 50 249 8 n/a n/a 0 685
2007 372 22 51 250 3 n/a n/a 0 698
2008 325 15 56 282 6 n/a n/a 0 684
2009 287 14 65 292 8 n/a n/a 0 666
2010 319 19 67 301 14 n/a n/a 0 720
2011 285 26 60 359 5 2 26 0 763
2012 296 20 64 384 5 3 27 0 799
2013 303 13 56 407 8 2 29 0 818
2014 308 11 62 398 4 2 26 0 811
2015 282 11 65 350 2 1 26 0 737
2016 252 12 63 374 2 1 28 0 732
2017 215 19 46 320 2 1 21 0 624
2018 168 10 33 243 3 0 30 0 487
2019 129 7 30 236 0 1 17 0 420
2020 109 9 26 220 0 0 14 0 378
2021 103 16 14 190 0 1 16 0 340
2022 103 21 16 185 0 0 19 0 344
2023 87 19 15 164 0 0 17 0 302

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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 725 42.5 17.1 14.6
2003 725 42.5 17.1 14.6
2004 717 38.2 18.8 19
2005 711 37.2 19.1 18.4
2006 685 36.4 18.8 25.5
2007 698 36.0 19.4 30.9
2008 684 37.5 18.2 35.1
2009 666 38.5 17.3 41.1
2010 720 40.7 17.6 43.5
2011 763 41.3 18.4 48.2
2012 799 40.7 19.6 52.2
2013 818 35.7 22.8 52.7
2014 811 42.7 18.9 59.7
2015 737 46.0 16.0 55.9
2016 732 46.0 15.9 57.5
2017 624 42.6 14.6 60.1
2018 487 34.6 14.0 61.6
2019 420 29.0 14.4 61.7
2020 378 27.2 13.8 61.9
2021 340 25.5 13.3 63.2
2022 344 23.4 14.6 61.6
2023 302 23.1 13.0 71.2

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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 725 42.5 17.1 14.6
2003 725 42.5 17.1 14.6
2004 717 38.2 18.8 19
2005 711 37.2 19.1 18.4
2006 685 36.4 18.8 25.5
2007 698 36.0 19.4 30.9
2008 684 37.5 18.2 35.1
2009 666 38.5 17.3 41.1
2010 720 40.7 17.6 43.5
2011 763 41.3 18.4 48.2
2012 799 40.7 19.6 52.2
2013 818 35.7 22.8 52.7
2014 811 42.7 18.9 59.7
2015 737 46.0 16.0 55.9
2016 732 46.0 15.9 57.5
2017 624 42.6 14.6 60.1
2018 487 34.6 14.0 61.6
2019 420 29.0 14.4 61.7
2020 378 27.2 13.8 61.9
2021 340 25.5 13.3 63.2
2022 344 23.4 14.6 61.6
2023 302 23.1 13.0 71.2

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 Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,840
2020 $14,465
2021 $15,042
2022 $16,581
2023 $19,857

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 720th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 673rd of 933 Elementary schools
 2.5%
Ranks 321st of 458 Middle schoolsRanks 359th of 480 Middle schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grant Ranch Ece-8 School)26.522.6
 3.9%
   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 (Grant Ranch Ece-8 School)11.812.9
 1.1%
   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 (Grant Ranch Ece-8 School)28.240.9
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)43.640.6
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Ranch Ece-8 School)36.425
 11.4%
   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 (Grant Ranch Ece-8 School)2028.6
 8.6%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)34.933.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Ranch Ece-8 School)35.640
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4038.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Ranch Ece-8 School)23.816.7
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)45.140.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.545
 1.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Ranch Ece-8 School)34.130.3
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)4640.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)46.942.4
 4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Grant Ranch Ece-8 School)31.528.8
 2.7%
   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 (Grant Ranch Ece-8 School)13.213.5
 0.3%
   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 Students420302
 28.1%
African American719
 171.4%
American Indian00
Asian3015
 50%
Hispanic236164
 30.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12987
 32.6%
Two or More Races1717
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.7%71.2%
 9.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

Students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School are 54% Hispanic, 29% White, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Grant Ranch Ece-8 School ranks in the bottom 24.8% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students who attend Grant Ranch Ece-8 School usually go on to attend:

High : John F Kennedy High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 302 students attended Grant Ranch Ece-8 School.


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