Leroy Elementary is a public elementary school in Northglenn, Colorado, serving 404 students in grades K-5. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (around 60%) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (75.5% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).
Academically, Leroy Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Colorado elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments. In 2023-2024, only 17.3% of Leroy students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.1% statewide and 41.4% in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school's math and science scores are also concerning, with only 13.3% and 18.9% of students, respectively, meeting proficiency standards. Leroy's academic struggles are particularly evident when compared to nearby schools, such as Woodglen Elementary and Thornton Elementary, which outperform Leroy on state assessments.
The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio (14-14.9 students per teacher) suggests that class size alone is not a significant factor in its underperformance. Instead, the data indicates that Leroy Elementary may benefit from a comprehensive, data-driven approach to school improvement, focusing on areas such as curriculum alignment, instructional strategies, professional development for teachers, and targeted interventions for struggling students. Collaboration with higher-performing nearby schools, both within and outside the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, could also provide valuable insights and best practices to help Leroy Elementary improve student outcomes.
Students who attend Leroy Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Century Middle SchoolMiddle : Northglenn Middle SchoolHigh : Thornton High School
Students at Leroy Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 24% White, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended Leroy Elementary.
Leroy Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Colorado elementary schools.