Cole Arts and Science Academy

Summary:

Cole Arts and Science Academy is an elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of School District No. 1. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population and faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Colorado.

Cole Arts and Science Academy's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that are far below the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 13.1% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 40.7% in the district and 44.1% statewide. In Math, the proficiency rate was just 10%, compared to 31.2% in the district and 34.2% statewide. This low performance has been a persistent issue for the school over the years. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.45% to 88.61%, suggests that economic disadvantage may be a contributing factor to the academic challenges.

While the nearby schools, such as Whittier Ece-8 School, International Academy of Denver at Harrington, and Columbine Elementary School, also struggle with low academic performance, some schools in the area, like Polaris Elementary School and Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, have significantly higher academic achievement. This suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at Cole Arts and Science Academy through targeted interventions and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1350 E 33rd Ave
Denver, CO 80205-3934

(720) 423-9120

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
922^nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,786

Students who attend Cole Arts and Science Academy usually attend:

Middle:	DSST: Cole Middle School
	McAuliffe Manual Middle School
High:	East High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 268

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.0%

African American:

17.5%

White:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cole Arts and Science Academy ranks worse than 97.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 92^nd among 94 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.9. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66%), African American (17.5%), White (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cole Arts and Science Academy is 12.5, which is the 17^th best among 94 elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Cole Arts and Science Academy employs 21.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cole Arts and Science Academy is $20,786, which is the 15^th highest among 94 elementary schools in the School District No. 1.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cole Arts and Science Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cole Arts and Science Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	2.90	919^th	925	0.6%
2011	3.11	919^th	935	1.7%
2012	8.19	878^th	935	6.1%
2013	7.49	896^th	954	6.1%
2014	14.46	846^th	962	12.1%
2015	9.48	910^th	938	3.0%
2016	13.40	828^th	914	9.4%
2017	8.12	902^nd	929	2.9%
2018	8.54	889^th	917	3.1%
2019	4.47	965^th	965	0.0%
2023	13.67	833^rd	933	10.7%
2024	6.90	922^nd	943	2.2%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a citizen
Tuesday, October 5, 2010

I live near C.A.S.A. and have been watching the incredible growth since the school was re-opened in August 2008. They have done a great job at letting us in the community know about the growth they are seeing and the ways they are fighting for the students who aren't yet on grade level. This is the school's third year now (2010-11) and they are a trusted educational institute in this neighborhood. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cole Arts and Science Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	34	154	3	338	21	n/a	n/a	550
2010	61	144	5	398	16	n/a	n/a	624
2011	33	136	2	477	14	1	26	689
2012	36	122	2	438	11	1	22	632
2013	34	105	2	411	6	1	19	578
2014	34	96	1	392	1	0	16	540
2015	38	106	0	378	0	2	12	536
2016	29	103	1	382	1	0	19	535
2017	34	91	3	371	1	3	24	527
2018	43	94	2	319	1	0	18	477
2019	29	77	2	287	1	0	15	411
2020	26	56	2	227	0	0	9	320
2021	30	50	3	185	0	0	13	281
2022	26	52	2	185	0	0	11	276
2023	30	38	2	172	4	0	9	255
2024	29	47	2	177	2	1	10	268

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 Cole Arts and Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	550	38.5	14.3	94
2010	624	37.3	16.7	94.4
2011	689	46.0	14.9	96.7
2012	632	39.0	16.1	95.6
2013	578	36.8	15.7	94.1
2014	540	35.0	15.4	92.6
2015	536	36.0	14.8	90.7
2016	535	39.0	13.7	92
2017	527	38.8	13.5	89.9
2018	477	36.5	13.0	89.1
2019	411	35.1	11.6	90.5
2020	320	22.7	14.0	89.7
2021	281	23.5	11.9	88.6
2022	276	22.7	12.1	87.7
2023	255	21.2	12.0	87.5
2024	268	21.3	12.5	87.3

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 Cole Arts and Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	550	38.5	14.3	94
2010	624	37.3	16.7	94.4
2011	689	46.0	14.9	96.7
2012	632	39.0	16.1	95.6
2013	578	36.8	15.7	94.1
2014	540	35.0	15.4	92.6
2015	536	36.0	14.8	90.7
2016	535	39.0	13.7	92
2017	527	38.8	13.5	89.9
2018	477	36.5	13.0	89.1
2019	411	35.1	11.6	90.5
2020	320	22.7	14.0	89.7
2021	281	23.5	11.9	88.6
2022	276	22.7	12.1	87.7
2023	255	21.2	12.0	87.5
2024	268	21.3	12.5	87.3

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 Cole Arts and Science Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,297
2020	$16,721
2021	$18,120
2022	$18,489
2023	$20,786

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cole Arts and Science Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 965^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 833^rd of 933 Elementary schools	10.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cole Arts and Science Academy)	7.1	37	29.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	43.6	39.4	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	44.1	3.9%
5th Grade Science (Cole Arts and Science Academy)	5.6	11.6	6%
5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)	25.9	26.2	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cole Arts and Science Academy)	14.9	27.7	12.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.3	41.2	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Cole Arts and Science Academy)	6.8	14.9	8.1%
5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	34.9	33.2	1.7%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cole Arts and Science Academy)	11.2	22	10.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.8	40.3	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Cole Arts and Science Academy)	4.2	11.4	7.2%
All Grades Math (School District No. 1)	32.7	30.3	2.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	411	255	38%
African American	77	38	50.6%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	287	172	40.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	29	30	3.4%
Two or More Races	15	9	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.5%	87.5%	3.1%

Schools Near Cole Arts and Science Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)						CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Cole Arts and Science Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 E 33rd Ave	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 423-9120	268	21	12.5	87.3%	29 (10.8%)	47 (17.5%)	177 (66.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	6.9	922^nd of 943 public elementary schools	2.2%		13.7	833^rd of 933 public elementary schools	10.7%	89	13.6	16.7	9.4			13.1				10.0		$20,786
Wyatt Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	3620 Franklin Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 292-5515	208	16	13.0	89.9%	22 (10.6%)	48 (23.1%)	128 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)								(n/a)	34.2					21.2				12.9		$14,223
Whittier Ece-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	2480 Downing Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-3040	214	16	13.4	90.7%	12 (5.6%)	113 (52.8%)	61 (28.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	24 (11.2%)								(n/a)			22.2	28.0	19.0	16.3				4.1		$19,385
International Academy of Denver at Harrington	Public	PK, KG-5	2401 East 37th Avenue	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-6420	161	16	10.0	95.0%	3 (1.9%)	25 (15.5%)	113 (70.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	16 (9.9%)	3 (1.9%)								(n/a)						11.3			13.0	8.7		$23,858
Columbine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2540 East 29th Ave	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-8510	321	19	16.5	42.4%	136 (42.4%)	68 (21.2%)	87 (27.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	28 (8.7%)	19.2	750^th of 943 public elementary schools	20.5%		32.2	590^th of 933 public elementary schools	36.8%	160	23.1	31.6	20.8			26.1	28.0	18.4	12.5	19.5		$18,972
University Prep - Arapahoe St.	Public, Charter	K-5	2409 Arapahoe Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 292-0463	285	28	10.1	90.5%	14 (4.9%)	147 (51.6%)	96 (33.7%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (6.7%)	11.4	862^nd of 943 public elementary schools	8.6%		16	792^nd of 933 public elementary schools	15.1%	70	15.6	11.3	20.5			15.3	12.1	23.1	10.0	16.0	12.8	$17,960
French American School of Denver	Public, Charter	K-5	2350 N. Gaylord Street	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	No	(720) 506-4589	189	13	14.1	14.8%	140 (74.1%)	15 (7.9%)	13 (6.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (10.6%)	82.2	149^th of 943 public elementary schools	84.2%		44.8	478^th of 933 public elementary schools	48.8%	329	58.3	58.8	84.0			68.2	58.3	44.4	60.0	55.2	56.0	$13,930
Polaris Elementary School	Public	1-5	410 Park Avenue West	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-7860	339	19	17.5	15.0%	198 (58.4%)	10 (2.9%)	42 (12.4%)	33 (9.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (15.9%)	99.6	1^st of 943 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.6	1^st of 933 public elementary schools	99.9%		95.0	93.0	98.7			95.6	91.4	87.8	94.9	91.4	93.4	$16,270
Garden Place Academy	Public	PK, KG-6	4425 Lincoln Street	Denver	80216	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-7220	378	25	15.4	86.8%	36 (9.5%)	24 (6.3%)	300 (79.4%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	9.9	885^th of 943 public elementary schools	6.2%					(n/a)	20.0	14.7	25.0			20.4	14.3	7.1	15.7	12.7	7.8	$18,637
University Prep - Steele St.	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	3230 East 38th Avenue	Denver	80205	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 329-8412	333	27	12.3	91.0%	13 (3.9%)	108 (32.4%)	185 (55.6%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	5 (1.5%)	14 (4.2%)	23.4	696^th of 943 public elementary schools	26.2%		17.2	771^st of 933 public elementary schools	17.4%	75	14.0	7.1	38.0			20.4	25.0	11.6	42.0	26.9	26.0	$17,524

Frequently Asked Questions about Cole Arts and Science Academy

What district is Cole Arts and Science Academy in?

School District No. 1

Is Cole Arts and Science Academy a good school?

Cole Arts and Science Academy ranks in the bottom 2.2% of Colorado elementary schools.

How many students attend Cole Arts and Science Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 268 students attended Cole Arts and Science Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Cole Arts and Science Academy?

Students at Cole Arts and Science Academy are 66% Hispanic, 18% African American, 11% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Cole Arts and Science Academy attend?

Students who attend Cole Arts and Science Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : DSST: Cole Middle School
Middle : McAuliffe Manual Middle School
High : East High School

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