Excellent
#12 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 1% in state
Inspire Elementary
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 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5677 N GALENA ST., Denver, CO 80238
- Math 58% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Inspire Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 37 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Inspire Elementary 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 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$166,191
Median home value
$806,400
Median rent
$2,071/mo
College educated
77.3%
Homeownership
71.2%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80238; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| John H. Amesse ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Monarch MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Denver Language SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | Not available | 924 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #6 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
Inspire Elementary 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 Inspire Elementary
Inspire Elementary 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 629 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
What's said publicly about Inspire Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Inspire Elementary
What grades does Inspire Elementary serve?
Inspire Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Inspire Elementary?
Inspire Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Inspire Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Inspire Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Inspire Elementary rank in CO?
Inspire Elementary ranks #12 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Inspire Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Inspire Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Inspire Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Inspire Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Inspire Elementary a charter school?
No, Inspire Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Inspire Elementary a Title I school?
No, Inspire Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Inspire Elementary?
20.5% of students at Inspire Elementary 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
- 629
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (720) 424-4850
- Area population (ZIP 80238)
- 29,448
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 80238; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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