Below Average
#1434 of 1,815 schools in CO
Cowell 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 where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4540 WEST 10TH AVENUE, Denver, CO 80204
- Math 5% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs CO 44% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cowell Elementary School score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 8% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cowell 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- 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
$79,265
Median home value
$579,900
Median rent
$1,724/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
38.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Newlon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Heartland Academy DenverPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 0.8 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Eagleton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 241 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #174 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
Cowell 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 Cowell Elementary School
Cowell 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 270 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,434 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cowell Elementary School
What grades does Cowell Elementary School serve?
Cowell Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cowell Elementary School?
Cowell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cowell Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cowell Elementary School rank in CO?
Cowell Elementary School ranks #1,434 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cowell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cowell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Cowell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cowell Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cowell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cowell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cowell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cowell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cowell Elementary School?
85.2% of students at Cowell 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
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.1%
- Phone
- (720) 424-8300
- Area population (ZIP 80204)
- 35,518
- Area average commute
- 24.4 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 80204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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