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#1807 of 1,815 schools in CO
John H. Amesse 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 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5440 SCRANTON STREET, Denver, CO 80239
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2021)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John H. Amesse Elementary score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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
90.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John H. Amesse 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 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$86,661
Median home value
$394,500
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Academy 360Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Mcglone AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 835 | Compare → |
| Escalante-biggs AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 304 | 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 No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #196 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
John H. Amesse 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 John H. Amesse Elementary
John H. Amesse 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 370 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,807 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John H. Amesse Elementary
What grades does John H. Amesse Elementary serve?
John H. Amesse Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend John H. Amesse Elementary?
John H. Amesse Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H. Amesse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John H. Amesse Elementary is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John H. Amesse Elementary rank in CO?
John H. Amesse Elementary ranks #1,807 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is John H. Amesse Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
John H. Amesse Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 John H. Amesse Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John H. Amesse Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is John H. Amesse Elementary a charter school?
No, John H. Amesse Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John H. Amesse Elementary a Title I school?
No, John H. Amesse Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John H. Amesse Elementary?
90.5% of students at John H. Amesse 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
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (720) 424-9988
- Area population (ZIP 80239)
- 44,077
- Area average commute
- 27.2 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 · 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.
- 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 80239; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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