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Blue Heron Elementary School vs. Grant Ranch Ece-8 School

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School Overview

School
Blue Heron Elementary School
5987 West Dorado Drive
Littleton, CO 80123
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Grant Ranch Ece-8 School
5400 South Jay Circle
Littleton, CO 80123
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Heron Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Grant Ranch Ece-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
333 students
296 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blue Heron Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blue Heron Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blue Heron Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#750 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
#1494 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blue Heron Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Heron Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Heron Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Blue Heron Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Grant Ranch Ece-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
41
Kindergarten Students
39
19
Grade 1 Students
58
27
Grade 2 Students
45
24
Grade 3 Students
60
28
Grade 4 Students
45
31
Grade 5 Students
66
27
Grade 6 Students
-
33
Grade 7 Students
-
38
Grade 8 Students
-
28

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
16%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
60%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blue Heron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blue Heron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blue Heron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blue Heron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Grant Ranch Ece-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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