A+
Dennison Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
401 Independence Street, Lakewood, CO 80226 · (303) 982-6382 · Part of Jefferson County School District R-1
Students
575
Students per teacher
22:1
Free or reduced lunch
13%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Dennison Elementary School
- School Grade A+: near the top of Colorado’s public schools
- Math proficiency 54 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 40 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 22:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency84%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts87%
State average 47%
Location
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401 Independence Street, Lakewood
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten95
Grade 196
Grade 296
Grade 396
Grade 496
Grade 596
Enrollment over time
623’20
609’21
612’22
575’23
575’24
Down 7.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 67%Hispanic 14%Asian 11%Two or more races 7%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.