Is The Studio School a good school?

The Studio School ranks 514 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend The Studio School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 251 students attended The Studio School.

What is the racial makeup of The Studio School?

Students at The Studio School are 47% White, 42% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

The Studio School

Summary:

The Studio School is an elementary public magnet school located in Northglenn, Colorado, serving grades K-5 with an enrollment of 251 students. The school is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Studio School has a relatively diverse student population, with 47.01% White, 41.83% Hispanic, and 7.97% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity is higher compared to some nearby schools like STEM Lab and Hulstrom K-8, which have higher percentages of White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (40.5%) and Math (30%) below the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district (41.4% and 33.3%) and the Colorado state averages (44.1% and 34.2%).

The Studio School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.24% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the nearby STEM Lab (25.84%) but lower than some other nearby schools like Stukey Elementary (79.64%) and Leroy Elementary (75.5%). The Studio School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.9 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the nearby STEM Lab (18.0) and Hulstrom K-8 (17.6).

Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

10604 Grant Drive
Northglenn, CO 80233-4117

(720) 972-3620

District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
514^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,738

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 251

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.0%

Hispanic:

41.8%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.2%

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Compare Details The Studio School ranks worse than 54.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 14^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Studio School is $18,738, which is the 3^rd highest among 32 elementary schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District.

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SchoolDigger ranks The Studio School 514^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See The Studio School in the ranking list.)

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Adams 12 Five Star Schools:

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

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Rank History for all students at The Studio School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2010	62.63	378^th	925	59.1%
2011	62.71	378^th	935	59.6%
2012	51.05	492^nd	935	47.4%
2013	45.47	553^rd	954	42.0%
2014	42.44	581^st	962	39.6%
2015	38.74	529^th	938	43.6%
2016	36.50	544^th	914	40.5%
2017	48.84	429^th	929	53.8%
2018	41.79	498^th	917	45.7%
2019	43.10	516^th	965	46.5%
2022	34.95	568^th	921	38.3%
2023	32.49	587^th	933	37.1%
2024	40.96	514^th	943	45.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Studio School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.64	181^st	308	41.2%
2019	53.45	134^th	332	59.6%

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Rank History for Female students at The Studio School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.93	342^nd	690	50.4%
2019	40.36	428^th	758	43.5%

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Rank History for Male students at The Studio School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	24.47	527^th	693	24.0%
2019	43.34	401^st	764	47.5%

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Rank History for White students at The Studio School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.88	417^th	596	30.0%
2024	62.11	204^th	539	62.2%

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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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by a parent
Friday, November 8, 2019

This school has one of the most dedicated staffs and principal that I have ever seen.
The staff and students are so vested in each other that I would recommend you check it out before bypassing it for any other school if you child is interested in the Arts. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 28, 2019

Love the studio school! My sons teacher Mr Keeton has changed the course of his academic career by encouraging his growth and his desire to learn. Their full time social worker Mr. Nick has been a fantastic resource and has taught my son some pretty awesome coping skills. Mrs Keeton and Mr Nick are both so awesome with the kids and I can tell that this school is a great place for kids to go when they are struggling. I am ever grateful for this school and these faculty members. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 21, 2017

The Studio School is an amazing school. My son attended from K-5, and my daughter is an incoming kindergartner. The teachers are incredible people - they are supportive, think outside the box, and genuinely care about their students. As a magnet school, I've chosen to have my children attend her because of the diverse education that The Studio School provides! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, August 5, 2016

Amazing 'hidden' gem. Son has thrived academically. The focus on art, music, and theater has provided him an opportunity to participate and perform and generated skills in presenting and communicating. The other day he had his first really bad nightnmare with a scary monster. He was afraid to go to sleep--wanted to stay awake all night. I suggested that all he needed was a 'hero' that could vanquish the monster. So he did, drawing one up and assigning super powers. Coming into the school, he would always be 'that kid' running around on the edges of the group (be it gymnastics, soccer, etc). not paying attention, etc. At the studio school, the draw of wanting to participate + the patience and organization and passion of the staff required to pull off a play of first graders caused huge developmental jumps for him. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, August 30, 2011

This school is amazing! The building is gorgeous, the teachers are committed and passionate, the kids thrive, and they have the most amazing program. I'm so excited for the new ceramics department. They even have a kiln! Close Quote

Enrollment information for The Studio School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	174	15	30	187	3	n/a	n/a	409
2010	119	6	11	60	2	n/a	n/a	198
2011	166	3	6	65	1	0	2	243
2012	180	10	13	64	6	0	6	279
2013	199	9	13	64	6	0	8	299
2014	200	9	9	62	7	0	10	297
2015	201	5	7	57	6	0	15	291
2016	188	8	6	50	8	1	21	282
2017	200	10	6	48	7	1	25	297
2018	189	6	5	62	7	0	23	292
2019	173	4	4	73	6	0	27	287
2020	151	6	4	92	3	0	21	277
2021	128	6	7	96	3	1	25	266
2022	137	3	6	107	1	1	18	273
2023	118	3	3	105	1	1	20	251

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Studio School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	409	11.5	35.6	13
2010	198	11.9	16.6	28.8
2011	243	14.2	17.0	32.1
2012	279	16.6	16.7	31.9
2013	299	15.9	18.8	35.5
2014	297	16.9	17.5	38.7
2015	291	17.0	17.1	37.8
2016	282	17.0	16.5	37.6
2017	297	16.3	18.2	40.7
2018	292	16.8	17.3	44.2
2019	287	15.8	18.1	34.5
2020	277	15.8	17.5	35.7
2021	266	16.8	15.8	37.6
2022	273	17.8	15.3	31.9
2023	251	14.8	16.9	40.2

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 The Studio School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	409	11.5	35.6	13
2010	198	11.9	16.6	28.8
2011	243	14.2	17.0	32.1
2012	279	16.6	16.7	31.9
2013	299	15.9	18.8	35.5
2014	297	16.9	17.5	38.7
2015	291	17.0	17.1	37.8
2016	282	17.0	16.5	37.6
2017	297	16.3	18.2	40.7
2018	292	16.8	17.3	44.2
2019	287	15.8	18.1	34.5
2020	277	15.8	17.5	35.7
2021	266	16.8	15.8	37.6
2022	273	17.8	15.3	31.9
2023	251	14.8	16.9	40.2

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 The Studio School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,816
2020	$13,550
2021	$14,755
2022	$15,892
2023	$18,738

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Studio 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 516^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 587^th of 933 Elementary schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Studio School)	46.3	34.4	11.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)	38.2	38.7	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (The Studio School)	38.1	18.2	19.9%
3rd Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)	35.3	35.8	0.5%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The Studio School)	43.8	39	4.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)	46.5	43.5	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (The Studio School)	10.9	14.6	3.7%
4th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)	32.1	34.5	2.4%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (The Studio School)	44.2	25.8	18.4%
5th Grade Science (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)	39.8	32	7.8%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Studio School)	40.9	46.7	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)	49.2	44.2	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (The Studio School)	34.1	35.5	1.4%
5th Grade Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)	36.8	37.2	0.4%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (The Studio School)	43.6	39.8	3.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)	44.7	40.9	3.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (The Studio School)	27.3	21.9	5.4%
All Grades Math (Adams 12 Five Star Schools)	35	32	3%
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	287	251	12.5%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	6	1	83.3%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	73	105	43.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	173	118	31.8%
Two or More Races	27	20	25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.5%	40.2%	5.7%

Schools Near The Studio 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 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
The Studio School	Public, Magnet	K-5	10604 Grant Drive	Northglenn	80233	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(720) 972-3620	251	15	16.9	40.2%	118 (47.0%)	3 (1.2%)	105 (41.8%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (8.0%)	41	514^th of 943 public elementary schools	45.5%		32.5	587^th of 933 public elementary schools	37.1%	73	33.3	25.8	58.5				40.5	27.5	15.6	44.7				30.0	39.0		$18,738
Stukey Elementary School	Public	K-5	11080 Grant Drive	Northglenn	80233	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5420	329	25	13.1	79.6%	71 (21.6%)	4 (1.2%)	187 (56.8%)	44 (13.4%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	16.8	781^st of 943 public elementary schools	17.2%		14	831^st of 933 public elementary schools	10.9%	50	34.1	17.8	23.4				25.0	24.4	9.1	18.8				17.5	19.1		$18,339
Leroy Elementary	Public	K-5	1451 East Leroy Drive	Northglenn	80233	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5460	404	27	14.9	75.5%	98 (24.3%)	17 (4.2%)	243 (60.1%)	21 (5.2%)	6 (1.5%)	5 (1.2%)	14 (3.5%)	11.1	866^th of 943 public elementary schools	8.2%		15.7	800^th of 933 public elementary schools	14.3%	66	11.6	14.3	28.3				17.3	12.9	15.6	11.1				13.3	18.9		$17,250
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	K-5	10335 Croke Drive	Northglenn	80221	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5380	391	25	15.6	81.6%	55 (14.1%)	5 (1.3%)	304 (77.7%)	15 (3.8%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	12.7	839^th of 943 public elementary schools	11.0%		8.3	905^th of 933 public elementary schools	3.0%	66	21.4	9.8	23.8				18.8			17.5				12.3	17.5		$16,001
Global Village Academy - North	Public, Charter	K-8	555 West 112th Avenue	Northglenn	80234	Adams County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	Yes	(303) 446-7100	832	51	16.1	51.8%	236 (28.4%)	11 (1.3%)	523 (62.9%)	30 (3.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	27 (3.2%)	47.8	467^th of 943 public elementary schools	50.5%		48.1	454^th of 933 public elementary schools	51.3%	13	41.3	43.9	50.0	60.5	63.9	65.5	53.0	35.1	32.5	28.1	28.4	32.8	34.5	32.0	33.3	36.4	$12,173
Malley Drive Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 East Malley Drive	Northglenn	80233	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5480	439	26	16.8	74.7%	125 (28.5%)	12 (2.7%)	260 (59.2%)	18 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.2%)	21.6	722^nd of 943 public elementary schools	23.4%		17.2	770^th of 933 public elementary schools	17.5%	48			32.8				20.6			20.7				13.9	22.2		$16,543
Westview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Roseanna Drive	Northglenn	80234	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5680	415	25	16.6	60.2%	133 (32.0%)	7 (1.7%)	238 (57.3%)	13 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.1%)	18.6	760^th of 943 public elementary schools	19.4%		20.6	724^th of 933 public elementary schools	22.4%	36	21.1	16.7	23.7				20.7	27.9	15.4	23.3				22.5	27.6		$16,703
North Mor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9580 Damon Drive	Northglenn	80221	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 972-5540	367	22	16.4	68.7%	67 (18.3%)	9 (2.5%)	265 (72.2%)	16 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	12.7	837^th of 943 public elementary schools	11.2%		16.9	774^th of 933 public elementary schools	17.0%	63	19.0	20.8	23.7				21.5	18.2	12.8	20.3				17.3	10.2		$17,362
Explore Pk-8	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	10310 York St	Thornton	80229	Adams County	Mapleton School District No. 1	No	Yes	No	Yes	(303) 853-1300	556	27	20.2	60.4%	133 (23.9%)	8 (1.4%)	366 (65.8%)	20 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (4.7%)	10.7	868^th of 943 public elementary schools	8.0%		14	829^th of 933 public elementary schools	11.1%	39	22.6	7.7	16.7	14.5	10.0	30.8	17.3	28.3	13.5	9.3			17.6	13.4	9.6	17.6	$13,603
Hulstrom K-8	Public	K-8	11551 Wyco Drive	Northglenn	80233	Adams County	Adams 12 Five Star Schools	No	No	No	No	(720) 972-5400	645	37	17.6	10.4%	356 (55.2%)	14 (2.2%)	107 (16.6%)	90 (14.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (11.6%)	97.4	12^th of 943 public elementary schools	98.7%		98.3	9^th of 933 public elementary schools	99.0%	3	88.9	92.0	85.3	83.8	89.9	81.0	87.0	91.7	86.7	69.3	62.2	82.6	81.0	78.7	76.0	94.8	$14,347

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