Below Average
#1543 of 1,815 schools in CO
Welby Community School of the Arts
Elementary School · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St · Denver, CO
A Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 E 78TH AVE, Denver, CO 80229
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2021)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Welby Community School of the Arts score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Welby Community School of the Arts 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
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$83,450
Median home value
$382,900
Median rent
$1,719/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80229; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Primary AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Coronado Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Mapleton OnlineEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Adventure ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #10 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,482NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Welby Community School of the Arts is listed in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Welby Community School of the Arts
Welby Community School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,543 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Welby Community School of the Arts
What grades does Welby Community School of the Arts serve?
Welby Community School of the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Welby Community School of the Arts?
Welby Community School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welby Community School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Welby Community School of the Arts is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Welby Community School of the Arts rank in CO?
Welby Community School of the Arts ranks #1,543 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Welby Community School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Welby Community School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Welby Community School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Welby Community School of the Arts has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Welby Community School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Welby Community School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Welby Community School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Welby Community School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Welby Community School of the Arts?
77.4% of students at Welby Community School of the Arts 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (303) 853-1700
- Area population (ZIP 80229)
- 57,274
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 80229; 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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