Excellent
#269 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 15% in state
Odyssey School of Denver
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 charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6550 EAST 21ST AVENUE, Denver, CO 80207
- Math 52% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Odyssey School of Denver score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Odyssey School of Denver 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 77Very 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
$112,325
Median home value
$661,900
Median rent
$1,819/mo
College educated
60.7%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Ashley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Paddington StationPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| St James Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 166 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #52 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
Odyssey School of Denver 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 Odyssey School of Denver
Odyssey School of Denver 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 307 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Odyssey School of Denver
What grades does Odyssey School of Denver serve?
Odyssey School of Denver serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Odyssey School of Denver?
Odyssey School of Denver has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey School of Denver?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey School of Denver is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Odyssey School of Denver rank in CO?
Odyssey School of Denver ranks #269 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Odyssey School of Denver's MySchoolScout rating?
Odyssey School of Denver has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Odyssey School of Denver?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Odyssey School of Denver has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Odyssey School of Denver a charter school?
Yes, Odyssey School of Denver is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Odyssey School of Denver a Title I school?
No, Odyssey School of Denver is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odyssey School of Denver?
27.0% of students at Odyssey School of Denver 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (303) 316-3944
- Area population (ZIP 80207)
- 22,382
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 80207; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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