D
Needs Improvement
48/100

South Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 305 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE, Brighton, CO 80601
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 30% · Math 20% proficient · 23rd percentile in Colorado
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
344
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%23/100reading 25th percentile, math 20th percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 86% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−16 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−13 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%35%reading -12 pts, math -13 pts29th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading -2 pts, math -4 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -1 pts, math -4 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 305 SOUTH 5TH AVENUE
City Brighton
ZIP Code 80601
District 0802580
NCES School ID 080258000150
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80601

Understanding the community around South Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,320
Per Capita Income $36,751
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%
High School or Higher 85.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $430,700
Median Rent $1,627
Owner-Occupied 69.2%
Renter-Occupied 30.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 83.4%
White 12.2%
Black 0.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Races 1.5%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 344
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 344 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does South Elementary School serve?
South Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Elementary School receive per student?
South Elementary School receives $13,426 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Elementary School in 80601 ▼
Avg Home Value
$493,557
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,994
1-Year Change
-0.4%
% Renters
30.8%

Other Schools in 80601

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026