Willow Elementary School

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Willow Elementary School ranks 220 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Willow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving 594 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the School District No. 1, consistently ranking among the top 25% of Colorado elementary schools and significantly outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests.

Willow Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) test scores, which are consistently higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 57.6% in English Language Arts, 51.9% in Math, and 47.2% in Science, compared to the district's 40.7%, 31.2%, and 32.7%, respectively, and the state's 44.1%, 34.2%, and 37.9%. This consistent academic performance suggests that Willow Elementary is providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population, which includes a higher percentage of White and Asian students compared to some of the nearby schools, such as John H. Amesse Elementary and Swigert International School.

Another factor that sets Willow Elementary apart is its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 16.84% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 15.59% to 92.86%. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic success, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Overall, Willow Elementary's exceptional performance, diverse student population, and unique socioeconomic factors make it a standout institution within the School District No. 1, providing a superior educational experience to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8499 E Stoll Place
Denver, CO 80238-3262

(720) 424-2100

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
220^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,442

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 594

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.2%

Hispanic:

19.9%

Two or more races:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willow Elementary School ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 25^th among 94 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.14. (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 Willow Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Elementary School is $15,442. 95 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Elementary School 220^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Willow Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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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 all students at Willow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2017	79.84	161^st	929	82.7%
2018	78.22	183^rd	917	80.0%
2019	79.79	170^th	965	82.4%
2021	85.93	91^st	710	87.2%
2022	84.73	111^th	921	87.9%
2023	79.89	167^th	933	82.1%
2024	74.14	220^th	943	76.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	50.52	152^nd	332	54.2%
2023	77.40	39^th	265	85.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Willow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	73.28	154^th	690	77.7%
2019	78.13	140^th	758	81.5%
2021	72.73	107^th	351	69.5%
2022	81.99	88^th	595	85.2%
2023	66.40	194^th	642	69.8%
2024	65.34	217^th	684	68.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Willow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	69.22	178^th	693	74.3%
2019	71.46	180^th	764	76.4%
2021	81.54	68^th	352	80.7%
2022	72.16	155^th	594	73.9%
2023	77.10	130^th	649	80.0%
2024	65.17	220^th	683	67.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.34	13^th	197	93.4%

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Rank History for White students at Willow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	71.95	84^th	337	75.1%
2019	72.23	134^th	596	77.5%
2021	74.57	69^th	288	76.0%
2022	76.12	93^rd	454	79.5%
2023	74.14	113^th	525	78.5%
2024	65.65	183^rd	539	66.0%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Willow Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	136	20	9	31	0	1	18	215
2016	243	42	20	70	1	1	40	417
2017	311	50	25	77	0	1	51	515
2018	358	48	34	74	0	0	63	577
2019	389	45	40	87	0	0	61	622
2020	395	38	35	102	1	1	56	628
2021	368	44	35	105	1	2	49	604
2022	367	31	32	120	1	0	63	614
2023	334	35	39	118	2	0	66	594

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 Willow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	215	15.0	14.3	10.2
2016	417	25.0	16.6	15.1
2017	515	30.0	17.1	15.3
2018	577	33.7	17.0	12.8
2019	622	36.2	17.1	15.3
2020	628	36.3	17.3	15.1
2021	604	35.8	16.8	16.1
2022	614	33.9	18.0	12.9
2023	594	35.8	16.5	16.8

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 Willow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	215	15.0	14.3	10.2
2016	417	25.0	16.6	15.1
2017	515	30.0	17.1	15.3
2018	577	33.7	17.0	12.8
2019	622	36.2	17.1	15.3
2020	628	36.3	17.3	15.1
2021	604	35.8	16.8	16.1
2022	614	33.9	18.0	12.9
2023	594	35.8	16.5	16.8

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 Willow Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,113
2020	$11,135
2021	$11,976
2022	$13,108
2023	$15,442

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 170^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 167^th of 933 Elementary schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow Elementary School)	58.4	66.3	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	39.4	40.1	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Willow Elementary School)	53.8	59.3	5.5%
3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)	37.5	36.4	1.1%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Elementary School)	67.5	46.1	21.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	43.6	40.6	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Willow Elementary School)	64.3	41.6	22.7%
4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	31.2	29	2.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Willow Elementary School)	40.5	52.9	12.4%
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 (Willow Elementary School)	63.7	80	16.3%
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 (Willow Elementary School)	53.2	56.5	3.3%
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 (Willow Elementary School)	63.3	64.8	1.5%
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 (Willow Elementary School)	57.3	52.8	4.5%
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	622	594	4.5%
African American	45	35	22.2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	40	39	2.5%
Hispanic	87	118	35.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	389	334	14.1%
Two or More Races	61	66	8.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.3%	16.8%	1.6%

Schools Near Willow Elementary School

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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 All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Willow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8499 E Stoll Place	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-2100	594	36	16.5	16.8%	334 (56.2%)	35 (5.9%)	118 (19.9%)	39 (6.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (11.1%)	74.1	220^th of 943 public elementary schools	76.7%		79.9	167^th of 933 public elementary schools	82.1%	53	54.7	56.4	62.5	57.6	56.5	51.3	47.2	51.9	47.2	$15,442
Inspire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5677 N Galena St.	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-4850	567	33	17.0	19.6%	313 (55.2%)	37 (6.5%)	132 (23.3%)	22 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	59 (10.4%)	78.2	184^th of 943 public elementary schools	80.5%		78	181^st of 933 public elementary schools	80.6%	3	73.8	54.2	68.2	65.5	68.2	36.9	46.5	50.6	59.3	$15,384
Rose Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6900 East 58th Avenue	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 287-0163	311	24	12.8	80.4%	28 (9.0%)	2 (0.6%)	277 (89.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)			10.0	9.1				8.4		$19,899
Swigert International School	Public	PK, KG-5	3480 Syracuse Street	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-4800	571	33	17.1	15.6%	364 (63.7%)	41 (7.2%)	79 (13.8%)	29 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	55 (9.6%)	91.5	60^th of 943 public elementary schools	93.6%		91.7	61^st of 933 public elementary schools	93.5%	1	62.4	76.2	78.3	72.4	59.6	77.2	72.0	69.8	64.4	$15,892
Academy 360	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	12000 E. 47th Ave	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 574-1360	210	13	15.9	77.6%	25 (11.9%)	63 (30.0%)	106 (50.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.7%)								(n/a)			14.3	13.5					13.6	$13,914
Monarch Montessori	Public, Charter	K-5	4895 N Peoria Street	Denver	80239	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 712-2001	223	16	13.5	64.6%	38 (17.0%)	30 (13.5%)	136 (61.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (7.2%)	11.9	855^th of 943 public elementary schools	9.3%		17.3	769^th of 933 public elementary schools	17.6%	86	15.4	19.4	29.6	21.4		10.3		6.9	11.5	$14,241
Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3590 Jasmine Street	Denver	80207	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-4000	420	29	14.5	85.5%	33 (7.9%)	108 (25.7%)	248 (59.0%)	4 (1.0%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	19 (4.5%)	22.2	708^th of 943 public elementary schools	24.9%		8.1	909^th of 933 public elementary schools	2.6%	201			41.7	22.3	21.4	8.9	23.1	18.3	25.0	$19,944
Westerly Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 East 28th Avenue	Denver	80238	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-3160	680	40	16.8	14.3%	442 (65.0%)	42 (6.2%)	93 (13.7%)	25 (3.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (10.9%)	95.6	24^th of 943 public elementary schools	97.5%		94.2	36^th of 933 public elementary schools	96.1%	12	85.9	79.1	77.1	80.8	82.2	64.8	71.9	73.3	68.8	$16,552
Kemp Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6775 Oneida Street	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 288-6633	449	28	15.8	84.9%	31 (6.9%)	7 (1.6%)	405 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	19.7	746^th of 943 public elementary schools	20.9%		19.5	742^nd of 933 public elementary schools	20.5%	4	28.6	22.4	24.6	24.8	27.9	15.7	24.1	22.4	22.8	$17,646
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6450 Holly Street	Commerce City	80022	Adams County	School District N. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 287-0327	380	22	17.2	84.5%	25 (6.6%)	18 (4.7%)	325 (85.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)								(n/a)			6.1	5.8				6.6	5.9	$18,941

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Elementary School

How many students attend Willow Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 594 students attended Willow Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Willow Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Willow Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Denver Green School Northfield
Middle : DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School
Middle : DSST: Montview Middle School
Middle : McAuliffe International School
High : Northfield High School

What district is Willow Elementary School in?

School District No. 1

What is the racial makeup of Willow Elementary School?

Students at Willow Elementary School are 56% White, 20% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% African American.

Is Willow Elementary School a good school?

Willow Elementary School ranks 220^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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