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Denver Elementary School

Summary:

Denver Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Denver, Pennsylvania, serving 437 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Cocalico School District, which is ranked 101 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Denver Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a current ranking of 225 out of 1,526 schools. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with PSSA test scores significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 73.8% in math, 94.3% in science, and 69.6% in English language arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. Denver Elementary School also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking highly for low socioeconomic status students, male students, and disabled students.

Compared to nearby schools, Denver Elementary School outperforms the other schools in the Cocalico School District, as well as most schools from other districts, such as Shiloh Hills Elementary School and Conrad Weiser East Elementary School. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Denver Elementary School is able to achieve exceptional academic results, suggesting that the school has effective strategies and resources in place to support and uplift students from disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 South 4th Street
       Denver, PA  17517-0800

(717) 336-1501

District: Cocalico School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,288 Help


Students who attend Denver Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cocalico Middle School
High:    Cocalico Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  437

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.1%
Hispanic:
8.9%
Asian:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Denver Elementary School ranks better than 85.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Cocalico School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Denver Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cocalico School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), Hispanic (8.9%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cocalico School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Denver Elementary School is 13.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Cocalico School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Denver Elementary School is $4,288. 1 elementary schools in the Cocalico School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Denver Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Denver Elementary School 225th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Denver Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cocalico School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cocalico School District 101st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Denver Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Denver Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.56 286th 1302 78.0%
2004 58.09 650th 1308 50.3%
2005 61.84 586th 1299 54.9%
2006 58.53 746th 1545 51.7%
2007 63.07 660th 1555 57.6%
2008 70.17 477th 1551 69.2%
2009 62.61 682nd 1549 56.0%
2010 65.68 614th 1579 61.1%
2011 63.42 685th 1597 57.1%
2012 73.64 428th 1599 73.2%
2013 79.86 234th 1519 84.6%
2014 76.19 322nd 1467 78.1%
2015 76.47 335th 1474 77.3%
2016 76.37 353rd 1554 77.3%
2017 75.10 384th 1547 75.2%
2018 72.82 426th 1530 72.2%
2019 80.03 283rd 1544 81.7%
2021 70.61 426th 1433 70.3%
2022 79.75 292nd 1534 81.0%
2023 80.78 266th 1534 82.7%
2024 83.00 225th 1526 85.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Denver Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.73 121st 1414 91.4%
2024 88.00 80th 1432 94.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Denver Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.06 333rd 1488 77.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Denver Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.14 200th 1043 80.8%
2024 69.39 245th 1084 77.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Denver Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.05 151st 1495 89.9%
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Rank History for White students at Denver Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.53 298th 1236 75.9%
2024 75.19 265th 1229 78.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Denver Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 337 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1989 376 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1990 393 0 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1991 398 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1992 399 1 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1993 350 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 329 3 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 400 5 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1996 400 5 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1997 410 6 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 409 4 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 559 8 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2000 571 6 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2001 568 9 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2002 531 7 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 531 7 7 13 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 527 7 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2005 485 4 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2006 481 7 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2007 459 10 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2008 447 10 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2009 442 5 5 8 0 n/a n/a 13 473
2010 430 6 3 9 0 n/a n/a 16 464
2011 410 6 6 16 0 0 8 0 446
2012 512 6 6 19 0 0 12 0 555
2013 468 7 5 24 0 0 16 0 520
2014 456 6 8 36 0 0 14 0 520
2015 443 10 8 31 0 0 13 0 505
2016 433 11 11 31 0 0 17 0 503
2017 434 13 9 37 0 0 16 0 509
2018 445 10 10 36 0 0 13 0 514
2019 444 12 9 35 0 0 10 0 510
2020 412 12 11 41 1 0 10 0 487
2021 376 10 13 45 1 0 10 0 455
2022 379 8 9 45 1 0 10 0 452
2023 372 4 11 39 1 0 10 0 437

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 Denver Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 16.0 21.2 n/a
1989 383 23.2 16.5 n/a
1990 402 22.9 17.5 0
1991 410 26.5 15.4 n/a
1992 412 26.1 15.7 n/a
1993 363 26.0 14.0 n/a
1994 345 24.0 14.4 n/a
1995 423 24.0 17.6 n/a
1996 423 24.0 17.6 n/a
1997 426 24.0 17.8 n/a
1998 422 28.0 15.1 n/a
1999 588 31.0 19.0 n/a
2000 603 30.0 20.1 12.3
2001 597 32.5 18.4 12.1
2002 558 30.4 18.4 13.1
2003 558 30.4 18.4 13.1
2004 550 29.0 19.0 14.5
2005 506 29.5 17.2 14.4
2006 499 29.5 16.9 12.6
2007 482 30.0 16.1 16.6
2008 473 31.4 15.1 15.4
2009 473 32.2 14.7 24.6
2010 464 31.4 14.7 28.1
2011 446 31.1 14.3 29.8
2012 555 37.4 14.8 29.2
2013 520 35.9 14.4 34.4
2014 520 33.9 15.3 32.5
2015 505 33.0 15.3 28.9
2016 503 33.0 15.2 35.8
2017 509 34.0 14.9 38.9
2018 514 34.3 14.9 40.3
2019 510 30.7 16.5 38.8
2020 487 34.1 14.2 37.6
2021 455 33.4 13.6 43.5
2022 452 34.4 13.1 40.9
2023 437 31.2 13.9 46

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 Denver Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 16.0 21.2 n/a
1989 383 23.2 16.5 n/a
1990 402 22.9 17.5 0
1991 410 26.5 15.4 n/a
1992 412 26.1 15.7 n/a
1993 363 26.0 14.0 n/a
1994 345 24.0 14.4 n/a
1995 423 24.0 17.6 n/a
1996 423 24.0 17.6 n/a
1997 426 24.0 17.8 n/a
1998 422 28.0 15.1 n/a
1999 588 31.0 19.0 n/a
2000 603 30.0 20.1 12.3
2001 597 32.5 18.4 12.1
2002 558 30.4 18.4 13.1
2003 558 30.4 18.4 13.1
2004 550 29.0 19.0 14.5
2005 506 29.5 17.2 14.4
2006 499 29.5 16.9 12.6
2007 482 30.0 16.1 16.6
2008 473 31.4 15.1 15.4
2009 473 32.2 14.7 24.6
2010 464 31.4 14.7 28.1
2011 446 31.1 14.3 29.8
2012 555 37.4 14.8 29.2
2013 520 35.9 14.4 34.4
2014 520 33.9 15.3 32.5
2015 505 33.0 15.3 28.9
2016 503 33.0 15.2 35.8
2017 509 34.0 14.9 38.9
2018 514 34.3 14.9 40.3
2019 510 30.7 16.5 38.8
2020 487 34.1 14.2 37.6
2021 455 33.4 13.6 43.5
2022 452 34.4 13.1 40.9
2023 437 31.2 13.9 46

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 Denver Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $440 (3.1%) $13,565 (96.9%) $14,005
2020 $384 (2.6%) $14,606 (97.4%) $14,989
2021 $295 (1.8%) $16,020 (98.2%) $16,315
2022 $682 (15.9%) $3,606 (84.1%) $4,288

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Denver 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 283rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 266th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Denver Elementary School)62.868.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Denver Elementary School)78.864.4
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Denver Elementary School)67.172.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Denver Elementary School)97.795.3
 2.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Elementary School)87.560
 27.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Denver Elementary School)55.670.4
 14.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Denver Elementary School)8277
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Denver Elementary School)61.770.3
 8.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Denver Elementary School)97.795.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Denver Elementary School)82.866.8
 16%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students510437
 14.3%
African American124
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian911
 22.2%
Hispanic3539
 11.4%
Pacific Islander00
White444372
 16.2%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.8%46%
 7.2%

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

Middle : Cocalico Middle School
High : Cocalico Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 437 students attended Denver Elementary School.

Denver Elementary School ranks 225th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Denver Elementary School are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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