Excellent
#52 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 3% in state
Polaris Elementary School
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 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
410 PARK AVENUE WEST, Denver, CO 80205
- Math 92% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 94% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Polaris Elementary School score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 93% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 96% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Polaris Elementary 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 75Excellent Transit
- Bike 98Biker’s Paradise
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Denver Expeditionary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy of ColoradoPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| University Prep - Arapahoe St.Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Whittier Ece-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #19 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
Polaris Elementary School 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 Polaris Elementary School
Polaris Elementary School 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 339 students in grades 1st-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polaris Elementary School
What grades does Polaris Elementary School serve?
Polaris Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Polaris Elementary School?
Polaris Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polaris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polaris Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Polaris Elementary School rank in CO?
Polaris Elementary School ranks #52 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Polaris Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Polaris Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Polaris Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polaris Elementary School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Polaris Elementary School a charter school?
No, Polaris Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Polaris Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Polaris Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Polaris Elementary School?
15.0% of students at Polaris Elementary School 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Phone
- (720) 424-7860
- Area population (ZIP 80205)
- 33,856
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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