D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Ellis Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1651 SOUTH DAHLIA STREET, Denver, CO 80222
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 12% proficient · 5th percentile in Colorado
Resources
A+
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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
380
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%5/100reading 4th percentile, math 6th percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% 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 −13 points worse 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 proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−21 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
White25%15%reading -32 pts, math -33 pts3rd percentile (list)
Hispanic12%8%reading -17 pts, math -14 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -16 pts, math -13 pts2nd 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 1651 SOUTH DAHLIA STREET
City Denver
ZIP Code 80222
District 0803360
NCES School ID 080336000341
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80222

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,806
Per Capita Income $58,178
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.0%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $563,500
Median Rent $1,622
Owner-Occupied 43.6%
Renter-Occupied 56.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ellis Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 70.0%
White 17.9%
Black 6.8%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More Races 2.6%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 380
Teachers (FTE) 26.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ellis Elementary School?
Ellis Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 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 Ellis Elementary School?
Ellis Elementary School has 380 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Ellis Elementary School serve?
Ellis Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ellis Elementary School receive per student?
Ellis Elementary School receives $19,296 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ellis Elementary School in 80222 ▼
Avg Home Value
$554,415
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,814
1-Year Change
+0.3%
% Renters
56.4%

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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