Inspire Elementary

Summary:

Inspire Elementary is a public elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving 567 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in the state.

Inspire Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher percentages of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts (65.5% vs. 40.7% for the district and 44.1% for the state) and CMAS/Math (50.6% vs. 31.2% for the district and 34.2% for the state). The school also ranked well for certain student subgroups, including 50th out of 242 Colorado elementary schools for Hispanic students and 81st out of 539 for White students in CMAS/English Language Arts. Additionally, Inspire Elementary has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating, now ranking 184th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools with a 4-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools like Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School, Maxwell Elementary School, and McGlone Academy, Inspire Elementary significantly outperforms them in academic assessments. This may be due in part to Inspire's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (around 19-20%) compared to the higher rates at nearby schools, as well as its favorable student-teacher ratio ranging from 16.1 to 18.1 over the past three school years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5677 N Galena St.
       Denver, CO  80238-2323


(720) 424-4850

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
184th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,384 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  567

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.2%
Hispanic:
23.3%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Inspire Elementary ranks better than 80.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 22nd 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 78.19. (See more...)
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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 Inspire Elementary 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 Inspire Elementary is $15,384. 96 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Inspire Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Inspire Elementary 184th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Inspire Elementary in the ranking list.)

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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 Inspire Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Inspire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.92 512th 710 27.9%
2022 62.73 320th 921 65.3%
2023 77.99 181st 933 80.6%
2024 78.19 184th 943 80.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Inspire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.17 84th 365 77.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Inspire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.70 161st 642 74.9%
2024 73.86 148th 684 78.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Inspire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.42 60th 91 34.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Inspire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.83 203rd 649 68.7%
2024 67.62 204th 683 70.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Inspire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.99 50th 242 79.3%
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Rank History for White students at Inspire Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.87 118th 525 77.5%
2024 78.84 81st 539 85.0%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.5)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, August 28, 2023

Open Quote Great admin, teachers and energy to challenge our kids without stifling creativity. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Open Quote Accreditation is on probation Close Quote



Enrollment information for Inspire Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 46 11 1 28 1 0 4 0 91
2019 105 14 2 45 0 0 17 0 183
2020 198 22 5 95 0 0 27 0 347
2021 249 31 16 115 1 0 36 0 448
2022 301 33 25 122 1 3 52 0 537
2023 313 37 22 132 0 4 59 0 567

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 Inspire Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 91 6.3 14.2 34.1
2019 183 11.7 15.5 25.1
2020 347 21.3 16.2 22.2
2021 448 27.6 16.1 18.1
2022 537 29.5 18.1 20.3
2023 567 33.2 17.0 19.6

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 Inspire Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 91 6.3 14.2 34.1
2019 183 11.7 15.5 25.1
2020 347 21.3 16.2 22.2
2021 448 27.6 16.1 18.1
2022 537 29.5 18.1 20.3
2023 567 33.2 17.0 19.6

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 Inspire Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,170
2020 $11,601
2021 $11,703
2022 $12,405
2023 $15,384

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Inspire Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students183567
 209.8%
African American1437
 164.3%
American Indian00
Asian222
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Hispanic45132
 193.3%
Pacific Islander04
White105313
 198.1%
Two or More Races1759
 247.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.1%19.6%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Inspire Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended Inspire Elementary.

Inspire Elementary ranks 184th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Inspire Elementary are 55% White, 23% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 7% African American, 4% Asian.


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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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