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#1748 of 1,815 schools in CO
Glacier Peak Elementary School
Elementary School · Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Brighton, CO
An Adams 12 Five Star Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12060 JASMINE STREET, Brighton, CO 80605
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2021)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glacier Peak Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glacier Peak Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| Lord of Life Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Cherry Drive Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Stellar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 432 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #52 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Glacier Peak Elementary School is listed in Adams 12 Five Star Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glacier Peak Elementary School
Glacier Peak Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brighton, CO, part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, serving approximately 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,748 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glacier Peak Elementary School
What grades does Glacier Peak Elementary School serve?
Glacier Peak Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Glacier Peak Elementary School?
Glacier Peak Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Peak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Peak Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glacier Peak Elementary School rank in CO?
Glacier Peak Elementary School ranks #1,748 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Glacier Peak Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glacier Peak Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Glacier Peak Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glacier Peak Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Glacier Peak Elementary School a charter school?
No, Glacier Peak Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glacier Peak Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Glacier Peak Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glacier Peak Elementary School?
47.9% of students at Glacier Peak 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (720) 972-5940
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 · 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.
- 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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