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#99 of 188 private schools in CO

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School

Elementary School · Lakewood, CO

A private elementary school in Lakewood, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

10530 W 20TH AVE, Lakewood, CO 80215

  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.2 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Diversity Index37%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment182
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CO

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,900/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), 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

$85,017

Median home value

$615,500

Median rent

$1,728/mo

College educated

49%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White78.0%
Hispanic13.7%
Two or More4.9%
Asian3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eiber Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.8 mi275Compare →
Stober Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3K–51.0 mi327Compare →
Slater Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–51.2 mi240Compare →
Prospect Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–51.3 mi594Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is listed in Lakewood, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is a private elementary school in Lakewood, CO, serving approximately 182 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 188 private schools in CO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School

What grades does Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School serve?

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School?

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School rank in CO?

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School ranks #99 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School a religious school?

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
182
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Jefferson County
Area population (ZIP 80215)
19,684
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
37.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 80215; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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