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Isabella Bird Community School

Isabella Bird Community School

Address: 2701 N. Lima St., Denver

Phone: (720) 423-9900

Principal Name: Rebecca Mercer

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About the Data

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PK-5
Grades Served
420
Total Enrollment
16:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
7:30am - 2:30pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

Our mission is to provide our diverse learners with a compassionate, intellectually stimulating, vigorous learning experience that ensures their wellbeing, engagement, academic and personal success and contribution as global citizens. Our heart-centered, inclusive, service-learning and environmentally sustainable school practices provide an exceptional and holistic educational experience for our students. We...

Our mission is to provide our diverse learners with a compassionate, intellectually stimulating, vigorous learning experience that ensures their wellbeing, engagement, academic and personal success and contribution as global citizens. Our heart-centered, inclusive, service-learning and environmentally sustainable school practices provide an exceptional and holistic educational experience for our students. We offer fee-based Discovery Link programming and enrichments by ELCS. Click here to take a Virtual Tour of Isabella Bird Community School!

Student Demographics

Asian
6.8%
Black or African American
11.1%
Hispanic or Latino
19.6%
White
49.3%
Other
13.3%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic or Latino
11.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
19.2%
White
65.4%
Withheld
3.9%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
32.9%
English Learners
11.4%
Special Education
11.6%
10.07
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2023
Students feel a sense of belonging 86.1 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 78.8 %
Students feel safe and healthy 81.9 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 69.3 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 64 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 94.8 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 95.7 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 48.3 % 50.9 % +2.6 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian 30 % 37.5 % +7.5 %
Black or African American 21.7 % NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 25.7 % 23.3 % -2.4 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 47.8 % 38.1 % -9.7 %
White 65.7 % 68.9 % +3.2 %
Economically Disadvantaged 12.5 % 20.4 % +7.9 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 61.9 % 65 % +3.1 %

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 40.6 % 43.9 % +3.3 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian 25 % 25 % +0.0 %
Black or African American 13.6 % NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 20 % 10 % -10.0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 43.5 % 38.1 % -5.4 %
White 55.9 % 63.3 % +7.4 %
Economically Disadvantaged 8.9 % 7.4 % -1.5 %
Not Economically Disadvantaged 52.7 % 60.7 % +8.0 %

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students NA 53 NA
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA 58 NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA 54.5 NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA 55.5 NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA 43 NA

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students NA 58 NA
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA 43 NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA 62 NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA 65.5 NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA 42 NA

Performance Plan
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Academic Club or Competition
Choir
Fine Arts
Gifted and Talented
International Focus
Service Learning
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered

Highly Gifted and Talented
Music
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Student Leadership
Technology
Student Services & Supports

After-School Programs
Before-School Programs
Breakfast
Lunch
Tutoring
Special Education

Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Lingual Learners

TNLI (Transitional Native Language Instruction)
Early Childhood

ECE-4 English
Kindergarten English
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 0 % 0.2 % 0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native 0 % 0 % 0 %
Asian 0 % 0 % 0 %
Black or African American 0 % 0 % 0 %
Hispanic or Latino 0 % 0 % 0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 % 0 % 0 %
Two or More Races 0 % 0 % 0 %
White 0 % 0.2 % 0 %
Absenteeism

Metric 2023
Average Daily Attendance 91.7 %
Truancy Rate 3.1 %
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