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#1753 of 1,815 schools in CO
Based on limited data
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
Elementary School · School District 27j · Brighton, CO
A School District 27j elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5505 LONGS PEAK STREET, Brighton, CO 80601
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,005/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brighton), 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
$99,031
Median home value
$471,900
Median rent
$1,729/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley East Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,215 | Compare → |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–2 | 0.8 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Prairie Vista Youth Service CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Foundations AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 767 | 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 27j
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #28 of 31
- District spending per student
- $10,854NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is listed in School District 27J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brighton, CO, part of School District 27j, serving approximately 592 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
What grades does Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School serve?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School rank in CO?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School ranks #1,753 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School has 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School a charter school?
No, Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Elaine S. Padilla 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
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (303) 655-5100
- Area population (ZIP 80601)
- 41,301
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 80601; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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