D−
John H. Amesse Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
5440 Scranton Street, Denver, CO 80239 · (720) 424-9988 · Part of Denver County School District 1
Students
358
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about John H. Amesse Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 26 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 35 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 47%
Location
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5440 Scranton Street, Denver
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K29
Kindergarten49
Grade 160
Grade 257
Grade 355
Grade 452
Grade 556
Enrollment over time
377’20
389’21
350’22
370’23
358’24
Down 5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 85%Black 9%White 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%Two or more races <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.