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#1579 of 1,815 schools in CO

International Academy of Denver at Harrington

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 below what's typical for similar communities.

2401 EAST 37TH AVENUE, Denver, CO 80205

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 14% vs CO 47% (2025)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency13.6% (2025 CMAS)
Reading vs. State Avg-31.3 pts
Overall Proficiency8% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$17,206
Chronic Absenteeism85.1%

Students at International Academy of Denver at Harrington score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency14%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
47%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
3%
2025
ELA
14%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

95%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where International Academy of Denver at Harrington 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 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 82Very 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

$98,770

Median home value

$627,600

Median rent

$1,816/mo

College educated

61.3%

Homeownership

38%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Inner-city SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–60.1 mi20Compare →
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University Prep - Steele St.Charter · enrollment unverified7.3PK–50.5 mi333Compare →
Wyatt AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–50.5 mi208Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#185 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

International Academy of Denver at Harrington 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 International Academy of Denver at Harrington

International Academy of Denver at Harrington 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 161 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,579 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about International Academy of Denver at Harrington

What grades does International Academy of Denver at Harrington serve?

International Academy of Denver at Harrington serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend International Academy of Denver at Harrington?

International Academy of Denver at Harrington has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Denver at Harrington?

The student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Denver at Harrington is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does International Academy of Denver at Harrington rank in CO?

International Academy of Denver at Harrington ranks #1,579 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is International Academy of Denver at Harrington's MySchoolScout rating?

International Academy of Denver at Harrington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 International Academy of Denver at Harrington?

Based on loaded state assessment records, International Academy of Denver at Harrington has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is International Academy of Denver at Harrington a charter school?

No, International Academy of Denver at Harrington is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is International Academy of Denver at Harrington a Title I school?

No, International Academy of Denver at Harrington is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Academy of Denver at Harrington?

95.0% of students at International Academy of Denver at Harrington 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
161
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
85.1%
Area population (ZIP 80205)
33,856
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
33.4
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 · 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 80205; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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