Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
95%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
2%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School's ranking?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School is ranked #396 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School often compared to?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denison Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School?
305 students attend Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School offer ?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School part of?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School located?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School is located in the Mar Lee neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Mar Lee.
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