Woodglen Elementary School

Summary:

Woodglen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Thornton, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 and part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school has seen a declining racial makeup, with the percentage of White students decreasing and the percentage of Hispanic students increasing in recent years.

Woodglen Elementary consistently underperforms compared to district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates of just 30.7% in ELA and 21.9% in Math in 2023-2024, far below the district and state averages. The school has a low statewide ranking, placing in the bottom third of Colorado elementary schools, and its performance is particularly low for female, male, and White student subgroups. However, its Hispanic student subgroup performs relatively better. Woodglen also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 60% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools like Glacier Peak Elementary, Leroy Elementary, and Cherry Drive Elementary, Woodglen performs significantly worse, with lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings. These equity and performance concerns suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to help all students at Woodglen succeed.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11717 Madison Street
       Thornton, CO  80233-1542


(720) 972-5700

District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
666th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,503 Help


Students who attend Woodglen Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Century Middle School
High:    Mountain Range High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.8%
White:
31.6%
Asian:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodglen Elementary School ranks worse than 70.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 18th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.88. (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 Woodglen Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodglen Elementary School is $16,503. 17 elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodglen Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodglen Elementary School 666th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Woodglen Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Adams 12 Five Star Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Adams 12 Five Star Schools 53rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodglen Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Woodglen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.64 474th 808 41.3%
2005 44.42 506th 823 38.5%
2006 30.03 622nd 829 25.0%
2007 47.06 495th 852 41.9%
2008 44.21 525th 849 38.2%
2009 53.37 446th 872 48.9%
2010 38.30 620th 925 33.0%
2011 45.50 550th 935 41.2%
2012 53.29 471st 935 49.6%
2013 57.70 432nd 954 54.7%
2014 56.46 435th 962 54.8%
2015 43.09 491st 938 47.7%
2016 38.04 526th 914 42.5%
2017 26.95 656th 929 29.4%
2018 33.17 589th 917 35.8%
2019 38.34 561st 965 41.9%
2022 19.84 726th 921 21.2%
2023 27.69 631st 933 32.4%
2024 25.88 666th 943 29.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodglen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.61 146th 308 52.6%
2019 45.70 174th 332 47.6%
2022 37.61 124th 203 38.9%
2023 47.20 137th 265 48.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodglen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.02 457th 690 33.8%
2019 37.39 448th 758 40.9%
2022 20.97 478th 595 19.7%
2023 24.09 471st 642 26.6%
2024 24.72 511th 684 25.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodglen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.88 555th 693 19.9%
2019 29.70 523rd 764 31.5%
2022 15.67 509th 594 14.3%
2023 28.01 454th 649 30.0%
2024 20.15 532nd 683 22.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodglen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.87 99th 153 35.3%
2023 42.34 111th 197 43.7%
2024 41.35 133rd 242 45.0%
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Rank History for White students at Woodglen Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.21 276th 337 18.1%
2019 30.14 428th 596 28.2%
2023 34.08 363rd 525 30.9%
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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.

Woodglen Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, April 13, 2018

Open Quote Horrible school. If your child makes 1 bad choice they will target them! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, April 29, 2017

Open Quote I love this school the teachers are amazing with the kids the curriculum is taught really well and very professionally the principal at this school is amazing at what he does with the kids and I all around love the way that Woodglen is and what they stand for in my childrens education! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Woodglen Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 463 9 6 64 2 n/a n/a 0 544
1989 465 10 10 63 4 n/a n/a 0 552
1990 450 4 7 57 4 n/a n/a 0 522
1991 406 10 11 58 4 n/a n/a 0 489
1992 396 7 10 56 4 n/a n/a 0 473
1993 387 3 10 53 3 n/a n/a 0 456
1994 471 2 13 65 4 n/a n/a 0 555
1995 420 2 12 64 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1996 420 2 12 64 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1997 422 10 7 77 5 n/a n/a 0 521
1998 427 7 12 77 6 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 329 5 13 62 9 n/a n/a 0 418
2000 379 8 15 78 9 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 395 9 22 87 6 n/a n/a 0 519
2002 358 9 25 99 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2003 358 9 25 99 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2004 365 10 22 123 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2005 390 16 21 161 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 392 15 31 191 1 n/a n/a 0 630
2007 405 17 27 210 4 n/a n/a 0 663
2008 350 14 15 147 4 n/a n/a 0 530
2009 340 12 23 145 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2010 271 11 15 130 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2011 259 2 2 118 2 1 6 0 390
2012 199 7 12 135 2 1 6 0 362
2013 201 6 17 135 4 1 5 0 369
2014 212 6 14 144 4 1 11 0 392
2015 202 6 13 161 6 1 12 0 401
2016 194 6 18 155 6 1 12 0 392
2017 257 6 26 215 2 1 15 0 522
2018 266 5 29 208 3 1 20 0 532
2019 244 8 21 227 3 2 21 0 526
2020 214 5 20 215 7 1 20 0 482
2021 182 1 21 199 6 1 31 0 441
2022 149 5 25 209 5 1 30 0 424
2023 132 4 35 225 1 0 21 0 418

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 Woodglen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 544 24.8 21.9 n/a
1989 552 24.9 22.1 5.1
1990 522 27.9 18.7 7.5
1991 489 25.0 19.5 6.7
1992 473 25.5 18.5 5.3
1993 456 24.8 18.4 9
1994 555 26.2 21.2 6.8
1995 500 25.7 19.5 7
1996 500 25.7 19.5 7
1997 521 26.7 19.5 8.1
1998 529 29.5 17.9 8.9
1999 418 27.2 15.4 11.7
2000 489 27.0 18.1 12.1
2001 519 26.0 20.0 16
2002 493 25.5 19.3 18.5
2003 493 25.5 19.3 18.5
2004 520 22.0 23.6 20
2005 588 25.7 22.9 20.6
2006 630 30.2 20.9 25.9
2007 663 30.0 22.1 28.7
2008 530 26.0 20.4 28.7
2009 521 24.5 21.3 33.2
2010 429 22.5 19.0 40.8
2011 390 22.2 17.5 42.3
2012 362 20.1 17.9 40.1
2013 369 19.5 18.8 46.1
2014 392 21.0 18.6 49.2
2015 401 22.0 18.2 45.6
2016 392 22.0 17.8 55.9
2017 522 21.5 24.2 54.2
2018 532 22.0 24.1 51.1
2019 526 23.4 22.4 49.4
2020 482 25.0 19.2 52.1
2021 441 25.0 17.6 54.9
2022 424 25.5 16.6 56.1
2023 418 24.0 17.4 61.7

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 Woodglen Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 544 24.8 21.9 n/a
1989 552 24.9 22.1 5.1
1990 522 27.9 18.7 7.5
1991 489 25.0 19.5 6.7
1992 473 25.5 18.5 5.3
1993 456 24.8 18.4 9
1994 555 26.2 21.2 6.8
1995 500 25.7 19.5 7
1996 500 25.7 19.5 7
1997 521 26.7 19.5 8.1
1998 529 29.5 17.9 8.9
1999 418 27.2 15.4 11.7
2000 489 27.0 18.1 12.1
2001 519 26.0 20.0 16
2002 493 25.5 19.3 18.5
2003 493 25.5 19.3 18.5
2004 520 22.0 23.6 20
2005 588 25.7 22.9 20.6
2006 630 30.2 20.9 25.9
2007 663 30.0 22.1 28.7
2008 530 26.0 20.4 28.7
2009 521 24.5 21.3 33.2
2010 429 22.5 19.0 40.8
2011 390 22.2 17.5 42.3
2012 362 20.1 17.9 40.1
2013 369 19.5 18.8 46.1
2014 392 21.0 18.6 49.2
2015 401 22.0 18.2 45.6
2016 392 22.0 17.8 55.9
2017 522 21.5 24.2 54.2
2018 532 22.0 24.1 51.1
2019 526 23.4 22.4 49.4
2020 482 25.0 19.2 52.1
2021 441 25.0 17.6 54.9
2022 424 25.5 16.6 56.1
2023 418 24.0 17.4 61.7

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 Woodglen Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,156
2020 $12,111
2021 $13,433
2022 $14,857
2023 $16,503

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodglen Elementary School

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 561st of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 631st of 933 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodglen Elementary School)33.835.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)38.238.7
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Woodglen Elementary School)33.819.6
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)35.335.8
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodglen Elementary School)46.127.7
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)46.543.5
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Woodglen Elementary School)22.48.5
 13.9%
   4th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)32.134.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Woodglen Elementary School)40.632.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)39.832
 7.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodglen Elementary School)42.229.3
 12.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)49.244.2
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Woodglen Elementary School)26.632.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)36.837.2
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Woodglen Elementary School)40.830.7
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)44.740.9
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Woodglen Elementary School)27.521.2
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)3532
 3%
   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 Students526418
 20.5%
African American84
 50%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2135
 66.7%
Hispanic227225
 0.9%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White244132
 45.9%
Two or More Races2121
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.4%61.7%
 12.3%


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Woodglen Elementary School ranks 666th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

Middle : Century Middle School
High : Mountain Range High School

Students at Woodglen Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 32% White, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Woodglen Elementary School.


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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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