Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School's student population of 592 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 600% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1433 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
35%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School's ranking?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is ranked #1433 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
592 students attend Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School offer ?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School part of?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is part of School District 27j.
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