Sherrelwood Elementary School

Summary:

Sherrelwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving 197 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Westminster Public Schools district, which is ranked 108 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sherrelwood Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 78.68% Hispanic and 82.7% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, only 22.3% of Sherrelwood students were proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44.1%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Colorado elementary schools, with a ranking of 691 out of 943 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

However, Sherrelwood's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 15.7 over the past three school years, could be an asset if the school is able to implement targeted interventions and personalized learning strategies to support its struggling students. Additionally, the school's Hispanic students have performed better than the overall school, ranking 99th out of 197 Colorado elementary schools for Hispanic students in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school may be able to leverage strategies that are effective for this student population. Nearby schools, such as Metropolitan Arts Academy, Fairview Pk-8, Orchard Park Academy, and Colorado Sports Leadership Academy, also serve similar demographic profiles but have higher academic performance, suggesting opportunities for collaboration and learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8095 Kalamath Drive
       Denver, CO  80221-3941


(303) 428-5353

District: Westminster Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
691st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,977 Help


Students who attend Sherrelwood Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Westminster High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  197

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.7%
White:
14.2%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sherrelwood Elementary School ranks worse than 73.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 4th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Westminster Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Sherrelwood Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Westminster Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sherrelwood Elementary School is $20,977, which is the 2nd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Westminster Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sherrelwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sherrelwood Elementary School 691st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Sherrelwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Hispanic students:


Westminster Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Westminster Public Schools 108th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sherrelwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sherrelwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.41 703rd 808 13.0%
2005 15.77 709th 823 13.9%
2006 18.28 697th 829 15.9%
2007 6.61 803rd 852 5.8%
2008 8.72 785th 849 7.5%
2009 7.33 819th 872 6.1%
2010 5.00 893rd 925 3.5%
2011 2.03 931st 935 0.4%
2012 7.94 885th 935 5.3%
2013 11.23 863rd 954 9.5%
2014 12.08 871st 962 9.5%
2015 11.51 875th 938 6.7%
2016 19.36 737th 914 19.4%
2017 15.31 797th 929 14.2%
2018 18.34 745th 917 18.8%
2019 17.36 803rd 965 16.8%
2022 29.57 622nd 921 32.5%
2023 31.24 597th 933 36.0%
2024 23.64 691st 943 26.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sherrelwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.05 207th 270 23.3%
2023 47.69 99th 197 49.7%
2024 37.92 145th 242 40.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Sherrelwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 179 1 15 73 4 n/a n/a 0 272
1989 257 3 18 128 3 n/a n/a 0 409
1990 278 1 15 122 5 n/a n/a 0 421
1991 255 1 23 124 3 n/a n/a 0 406
1992 222 3 19 138 5 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 210 4 23 135 8 n/a n/a 0 380
1994 210 4 28 147 5 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 193 9 22 163 9 n/a n/a 0 396
1996 193 9 22 163 9 n/a n/a 0 396
1997 167 9 18 162 8 n/a n/a 0 364
1998 185 12 18 184 8 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 149 10 15 182 10 n/a n/a 0 366
2000 127 7 16 172 10 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 101 7 13 170 6 n/a n/a 0 297
2002 66 13 12 220 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 66 13 12 220 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 49 14 15 209 2 n/a n/a 0 289
2005 45 9 14 252 2 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 44 8 15 251 3 n/a n/a 0 321
2007 34 8 17 220 2 n/a n/a 0 281
2008 41 5 8 232 5 n/a n/a 0 291
2009 36 3 8 232 1 n/a n/a 0 280
2010 42 3 7 228 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2011 53 4 2 205 1 1 4 0 270
2012 51 5 2 196 0 1 8 0 263
2013 43 2 3 213 0 4 9 0 274
2014 38 4 4 237 0 4 4 0 291
2015 36 4 5 254 0 2 8 0 309
2016 26 6 2 222 0 1 8 0 265
2017 36 4 2 230 1 0 9 0 282
2018 28 4 2 231 0 2 3 0 270
2019 37 2 2 230 1 1 3 0 276
2020 35 3 2 231 2 1 5 0 279
2021 35 0 2 214 1 2 1 0 255
2022 40 0 2 189 1 1 4 0 237
2023 28 1 2 155 3 3 5 0 197

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 Sherrelwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 14.2 19.1 n/a
1989 409 17.8 22.9 12
1990 421 18.8 22.3 12.6
1991 406 19.1 21.2 14.8
1992 387 18.5 20.9 18.3
1993 380 19.9 19.1 21.1
1994 394 17.5 22.5 20.6
1995 396 19.7 20.1 25.8
1996 396 19.7 20.1 25.8
1997 364 18.5 19.7 29.7
1998 407 19.9 20.5 32.7
1999 366 21.0 17.4 29.5
2000 332 16.7 19.9 41.3
2001 297 16.3 18.2 40.1
2002 313 16.9 18.5 57.2
2003 313 16.9 18.5 57.2
2004 289 17.1 16.9 75.8
2005 322 19.2 16.8 74.2
2006 321 19.6 16.4 81
2007 281 18.3 15.4 80.4
2008 291 17.2 16.9 80.4
2009 280 16.5 17.0 81.8
2010 281 17.5 15.9 77.2
2011 270 18.0 14.9 82.2
2012 263 17.2 15.2 86.7
2013 274 17.6 15.5 87.6
2014 291 17.6 16.4 93.5
2015 309 21.0 14.7 85.8
2016 265 20.0 13.2 88.3
2017 282 17.7 15.9 82.6
2018 270 17.5 15.3 81.9
2019 276 18.0 15.2 80.4
2020 279 18.0 15.4 81.7
2021 255 17.0 14.9 81.6
2022 237 15.0 15.7 82.7
2023 197 14.5 13.5 77.7

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 Sherrelwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 272 14.2 19.1 n/a
1989 409 17.8 22.9 12
1990 421 18.8 22.3 12.6
1991 406 19.1 21.2 14.8
1992 387 18.5 20.9 18.3
1993 380 19.9 19.1 21.1
1994 394 17.5 22.5 20.6
1995 396 19.7 20.1 25.8
1996 396 19.7 20.1 25.8
1997 364 18.5 19.7 29.7
1998 407 19.9 20.5 32.7
1999 366 21.0 17.4 29.5
2000 332 16.7 19.9 41.3
2001 297 16.3 18.2 40.1
2002 313 16.9 18.5 57.2
2003 313 16.9 18.5 57.2
2004 289 17.1 16.9 75.8
2005 322 19.2 16.8 74.2
2006 321 19.6 16.4 81
2007 281 18.3 15.4 80.4
2008 291 17.2 16.9 80.4
2009 280 16.5 17.0 81.8
2010 281 17.5 15.9 77.2
2011 270 18.0 14.9 82.2
2012 263 17.2 15.2 86.7
2013 274 17.6 15.5 87.6
2014 291 17.6 16.4 93.5
2015 309 21.0 14.7 85.8
2016 265 20.0 13.2 88.3
2017 282 17.7 15.9 82.6
2018 270 17.5 15.3 81.9
2019 276 18.0 15.2 80.4
2020 279 18.0 15.4 81.7
2021 255 17.0 14.9 81.6
2022 237 15.0 15.7 82.7
2023 197 14.5 13.5 77.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sherrelwood Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,916
2020 $13,983
2021 $15,507
2022 $17,460
2023 $20,977

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sherrelwood Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 803rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 597th of 933 Elementary schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sherrelwood Elementary School)2523.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)21.719.6
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sherrelwood Elementary School)30.636.8
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Westminster Public Schools)27.821.6
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sherrelwood Elementary School)23.743.3
 19.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)26.920.8
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sherrelwood Elementary School)2029
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)29.125
 4.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sherrelwood Elementary School)2331
 8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westminster Public Schools)26.724.8
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Sherrelwood Elementary School)18.530.3
 11.8%
   All Grades Math (Westminster Public Schools)16.415.5
 0.9%
   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 Students276197
 28.6%
African American21
 50%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian22
Hispanic230155
 32.6%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White3728
 24.3%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.4%77.7%
 2.8%


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Students at Sherrelwood Elementary School are 79% Hispanic, 14% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 197 students attended Sherrelwood Elementary School.

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

High : Westminster High School

Sherrelwood Elementary School ranks 691st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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