Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

Summary:

Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon is an elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 374 students. The school faces several challenges, including a diverse student population with a high proportion of Hispanic and low-income students, as well as consistently lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages.

The school has a significant Hispanic student population (51.07%) and a relatively low percentage of White students (33.16%) compared to some nearby schools. Its academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, with proficiency rates on CMAS tests below the district and state averages. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.15% to 59.14% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

In comparison, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, a public charter school within the same district, has consistently outperformed Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon on CMAS tests. Meanwhile, Barnum Elementary School, another public school in the district, has significantly lower academic performance. Additionally, McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School, located about 1.9 miles away, has a much higher percentage of White students (60%) and significantly outperforms Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon on CMAS tests.


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Public PK, KG-5

 520 West 3rd Avenue
       Denver, CO  80223


(720) 424-7620

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
637th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,894 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  374

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.1%
White:
33.2%
African American:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon ranks worse than 67.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 43rd 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 27.96. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon is $20,894, which is the 12th highest among 94 elementary schools in the School District No. 1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon 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 Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

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Rank History for all students at Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 29.82 628th 938 33.0%
2016 25.02 663rd 914 27.5%
2017 33.26 598th 929 35.6%
2018 24.17 672nd 917 26.7%
2019 26.03 704th 965 27.0%
2022 28.98 626th 921 32.0%
2023 31.84 592nd 933 36.5%
2024 27.96 637th 943 32.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.16 299th 308 2.9%
2019 12.03 322nd 332 3.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 544th 690 21.2%
2019 22.49 588th 758 22.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.30 624th 693 10.0%
2019 23.17 582nd 764 23.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.71 155th 172 9.9%
2019 15.85 253rd 270 6.3%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Open Quote We spent a lot of time touring schools and thinking about what would be best for our kiddo. Included in that thought process was reading the reviews from sites like this one, so I feel compelled to write this review to help others out who might be in the same boat. DCIS has been such a wonderful experience for our family so far. While it admittedly wasn’t our first choice for school choice (because we heavily considered CMAS scores in our decision making), I keep thinking of that quote “Sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”

Our kiddo is enrolled in the dual language program and it has been fantastic so far. Our teacher is engaged, joyful, and truly cares about the class–with thoughtful, individualized strategies to meet each child’s unique needs. The school has a no homework policy, but encourages that you spend time reading to your children every night. Everyone our kiddo has interacted with so far (from the paraprofessionals to the specials teachers–gym, music, art) has been kind and supportive and created an environment where kids want to come to school. When I toured, I was impressed at the true multicultural representation throughout the school–it was the only school where diversity (including the art work in the hallways) did not feel tokenized. Our teacher is always willing to chat with us, and the school administration has been very transparent and open in prioritizing communications.

If you’re like me, you might be focusing on the CMAS scores of the schools you’re considering. Here are a few things that were helpful to me in balancing this out: the school is in the process of moving up a “color” in the UIP framework because the K-2 READ Act scores were well above the state averages. I would expect to see higher scores in CMAS this year. There has also been a shift in school leadership the new principal comes from Valdez (a high performing dual immersion school in Denver) and has created team leaders to support data driven instruction for every grade.

But last, and perhaps most important, is that the community here has been amazing. We have met so many wonderful families at drop-off/pick-up, and the vibes just feel right.

When we were touring schools, the two best pieces of advice I received from friends were 1) remember that the “best” schools (as related to rankings like the ones on this site) aren't necessarily best for your kid, and 2) you can tell how happy the staff at a school are by how friendly the people are in the front office (which, at DCIS, has always been a positive interaction). I'd definitely recommend touring the school and getting a feel for it yourself! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 55 7 2 261 10 0 5 0 340
2015 77 20 4 266 9 0 13 0 389
2016 91 20 6 285 5 0 13 0 420
2017 111 24 4 296 12 0 17 0 464
2018 106 23 6 290 14 0 20 0 459
2019 117 23 5 270 13 1 16 0 445
2020 121 29 3 235 13 1 18 0 420
2021 102 16 5 194 10 1 22 0 350
2022 101 21 10 196 5 0 21 0 354
2023 124 24 8 191 6 0 21 0 374

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 340 23.0 14.7 81.2
2015 389 27.0 14.4 72
2016 420 31.0 13.5 69.3
2017 464 32.6 14.2 66.4
2018 459 37.4 12.2 63.6
2019 445 32.7 13.5 61.1
2020 420 31.2 13.4 61.9
2021 350 32.1 10.9 59.1
2022 354 28.2 12.5 57.6
2023 374 29.0 12.8 56.1

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 Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 340 23.0 14.7 81.2
2015 389 27.0 14.4 72
2016 420 31.0 13.5 69.3
2017 464 32.6 14.2 66.4
2018 459 37.4 12.2 63.6
2019 445 32.7 13.5 61.1
2020 420 31.2 13.4 61.9
2021 350 32.1 10.9 59.1
2022 354 28.2 12.5 57.6
2023 374 29.0 12.8 56.1

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 Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,806
2020 $14,038
2021 $16,314
2022 $18,211
2023 $20,894

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon

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 704th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 592nd of 933 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon)36.240.5
 4.3%
   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 (Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon)24.339.1
 14.8%
   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 (Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon)35.645
 9.4%
   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 (Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon)13.121.7
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)31.229
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon)26.39.4
 16.9%
   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 (Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon)37.934.4
 3.5%
   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 (Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon)25.912.5
 13.4%
   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 (Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon)36.739.3
 2.6%
   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 (Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon)21.226.7
 5.5%
   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 Students445374
 16%
African American2324
 4.3%
American Indian136
 53.8%
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic270191
 29.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White117124
 6%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%56.1%
 5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 374 students attended Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon.

Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon ranks 637th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Denver Center for International Studies at Fairmon are 51% Hispanic, 33% White, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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