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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Denver Public Schools

Valdez Elementary School is located in Denver, CO and is one of 154 schools in Denver Public Schools. It is a public school that serves 369 students in grades PK-5.

Valdez Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Valdez Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Valdez Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Valdez Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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2525 West 29 Ave, Denver, CO 80211

(720) 424-3310

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We have loved the dual language model and the Montessori classroom at the preschool-Kindergarten grades. Teachers and staff are great and responsive to parents. Scores are improving.

Submitted by a Parent on Jan 12, 2012

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 369

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Valdez Elementary School had 71% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

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Denver Public Schools District Spending

$9,246Per Pupil

The Denver Public Schools spends $9,246 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 52% on instruction, 44% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Denver Public Schools District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Valdez Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the CSAP

What is it?

The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the CELA

What is it?

The CELA is used to measure a student's mastery of the state's content standards in English proficiency for English language learners.

Which Grades and Subjects?

All K-12 students who have been identified as having a language background other than English in the state of Colorado participate in a statewide assessment in the areas of English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening and comprehension.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at five levels: beginner, early intermediate, intermediate, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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