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Public School | Grades K-5 | Northglenn-Thornton School District NO. 12 in the County O

Rocky Mountain Elementary School is located in Westminster, CO and is one of 37 elementary schools in Northglenn-thornton School District No. 12 In The County O. It is a public school that serves 494 students in grades K-5.

Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Rocky Mountain Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Rocky Mountain Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012

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3350 West 99TH Ave, Westminster, CO 80030

(720) 972-5600

Northglenn-Thornton School District NO. 12 in the County O

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The teachers and support staff at this school really care about the kids and put forth so much effort to help the kids succeed. Having dealt with other district schools as well as charter and private schools, I can honestly say this school is the best in the area.

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 494

47% 53%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Rocky Mountain Elementary School had 74% 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)

Hispanic

57%

White

38%

Asian/Pacific Islander

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Two or More Races

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Northglenn-Thornton School District NO. 12 in the County O District Spending

$8,057Per Pupil

The Northglenn-Thornton School District NO. 12 in the County O spends $8,057 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Northglenn-Thornton School District NO. 12 in the County O District

16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Rocky Mountain Elementary School had 16 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?

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Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results (2008)

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40%

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Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results (2011)

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2 out of 10

The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested. more...

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