Very Good
#530 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 29% in state
Barney Ford Elementary School
Elementary School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
14500 MAXWELL PLACE, Denver, CO 80239
- Math 13% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barney Ford Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barney Ford Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), 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
$86,661
Median home value
$394,500
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalante-biggs AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Marie L. Greenwood AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Lena Archuleta Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 1–5 | 0.7 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Maxwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 637 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #78 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barney Ford Elementary School is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barney Ford Elementary School
Barney Ford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barney Ford Elementary School
What grades does Barney Ford Elementary School serve?
Barney Ford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Barney Ford Elementary School?
Barney Ford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barney Ford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barney Ford Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barney Ford Elementary School rank in CO?
Barney Ford Elementary School ranks #530 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Barney Ford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barney Ford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Barney Ford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barney Ford Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Barney Ford Elementary School a charter school?
No, Barney Ford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barney Ford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barney Ford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barney Ford Elementary School?
94.8% of students at Barney Ford 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
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (720) 424-7300
- Area population (ZIP 80239)
- 44,077
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80239; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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