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#1623 of 1,815 schools in CO
Alsup Elementary School
Elementary School · School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo · Commerce City, CO
A School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4413 E. 68TH AVE, Commerce City, CO 80022
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2021)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alsup Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alsup Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Commerce City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,858
Median home value
$448,400
Median rent
$1,507/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
75.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Leadership AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Mildred L Sanville PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 1.0 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Kemp Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 487 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alsup Elementary School is listed in School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alsup Elementary School
Alsup Elementary School is a public elementary school in Commerce City, CO, part of School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo, serving approximately 449 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,623 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alsup Elementary School
What grades does Alsup Elementary School serve?
Alsup Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alsup Elementary School?
Alsup Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alsup Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alsup Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alsup Elementary School rank in CO?
Alsup Elementary School ranks #1,623 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Alsup Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alsup Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alsup Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alsup Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Alsup Elementary School a charter school?
No, Alsup Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alsup Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Alsup Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alsup Elementary School?
86.2% of students at Alsup Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (303) 853-3333
- Area population (ZIP 80022)
- 59,556
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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