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Barnum Elementary School

Barnum Elementary School

Address: 85 Hooker Street, Denver

Phone: (720) 424-9590

Principal Name: Gelmarie Ortiz-Nieves

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About the Data

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PK-5
Grades Served
324
Total Enrollment
16:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
7:40am-2:40pm
M, Tu, W, F
7:40am - 12:45pm
Thursday
Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

We at Barnum are committed to inspire and empower lifelong learners. We work hard to create equitable opportunities for all learners to thrive. We elevate all voices to be heard, celebrate diversity, and promote a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. United, we are the change!Our mission at Barnum is...

We at Barnum are committed to inspire and empower lifelong learners. We work hard to create equitable opportunities for all learners to thrive. We elevate all voices to be heard, celebrate diversity, and promote a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. United, we are the change!Our mission at Barnum is to provide equitable and rigorous learning experiences by developing a diverse, safe and welcoming environment where every learner thrives. We create opportunities for biliteracy, we set high expectations, and we cultivate joyful classrooms. As a community, we are fully committed to be the change!

Student Demographics

Asian
0.3%
Black or African American
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
89.7%
White
4.8%
Other
1.8%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
4.6%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic or Latino
59.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
4.6%
White
27.3%
Unknown or Withheld
4.6%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
92.4%
English Learners
52.9%
Special Education
18.1%
12.7
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2024
Students feel a sense of belonging 81 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 55 %
Students feel safe and healthy 57.7 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 70.9 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 85.6 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 95 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 96.5 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 12.8 % 13.3 % +0.5 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 8.2 % 9.9 % +1.7 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA NA NA
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 28 41 +13.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 30.5 38 +7.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 30 35 +5.0

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2023 2024 Change
All Students 23.5 41.5 +18.0
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 24.5 43 +18.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Not Economically Disadvantaged NA NA NA
Economically Disadvantaged 24 41.5 +17.5

Priority Improvement Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Gifted and Talented Supports
Special Programs Offered

Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
ELCSports
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Physical Education (PE)
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
After-School Programs
Special Education

Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Lingual Learners

Dual Language
TNLI (Transitional Native Language Instruction)
Early Childhood

ECE-3 English
ECE-3 Spanish
ECE-4 Spanish
ECE-4 English
Kindergarten English
Kindergarten Spanish
Discipline: % of Total Student Population

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 3.1 % 1.5 % 0 %
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 3.1 % 1.7 % 0 %
Two or More Races NA NA NA
White NA NA NA
Absenteeism

Metric 2024
Average Daily Attendance 89.8 %
Truancy Rate 6.4 %
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