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Schmitt Elementary School

Schmitt Elementary School

Address: 1820 South Vallejo Street, Denver

Phone: (720) 424-4230

Principal Name: Jennifer Nelson

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About the Data

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PK-5
Grades Served
182
Total Enrollment
9:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
7:45am - 2:50pm
Monday - Friday
Contact School
Uniforms
No Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School

We hold our students to high expectations and encourage them to reach for the stars. Our schoolwide focus is on Common Core State Standards, rigor, academic language and promoting communication and collaboration by utilizing appropriate digital and other resources. Our students are provided with PE, art and music classes. We...

We hold our students to high expectations and encourage them to reach for the stars. Our schoolwide focus is on Common Core State Standards, rigor, academic language and promoting communication and collaboration by utilizing appropriate digital and other resources. Our students are provided with PE, art and music classes. We have technology in every classroom. Our students leave Schmitt with the skills to be successful in middle school, high school and beyond.

Student Demographics

Asian
2.8%
Black or African American
21%
Hispanic or Latino
68.8%
White
6.3%
Other
1.1%
Teacher Demographics

American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic or Latino
31.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
0%
White
63.6%
Withheld
4.6%
Student Special Populations

Economically Disadvantaged
94.3%
English Learners
39.8%
Special Education
14.2%
7.3
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results

Metric 2023
Students feel a sense of belonging 87 %
Students feel engaged in learning and activities 68.9 %
Students feel safe and healthy 83.8 %
Students feel they have choice and agency 78.1 %
Parent Survey Results

Metric 2023
Parents feel involved in school decisions 81.5 %
Parents feel welcomed by their school 96.7 %
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 96.3 %
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 14.1 % 14.3 % +0.2 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 12.2 % 14.6 % +2.4 %
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 2022 2023 Change
All Students 13 % 14.1 % +1.1 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American 15.8 % NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 9.5 % 12.7 % +3.2 %
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 2022 2023 Change
All Students NA 27 NA
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino NA 21.5 NA
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 NA 27 NA

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

Metric 2022 2023 Change
All Students 54 39.5 -14.5
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian NA NA NA
Black or African American NA NA NA
Hispanic or Latino 53 42 -11.0
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 53 37.5 -15.5

Priority Improvement Plan
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings

Spanish
Special Programs Offered

Music
Physical Education (PE)
Student Services & Supports

Breakfast
Lunch
Special Education

Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Lingual Learners

ESL (English as a Second Language)
TNLI (Transitional Native Language Instruction)
Early Childhood

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

Metric In School Supensions Out of School Suspensions Referrals to Law Enforcement
All Students 7.4 % 1.7 % 0 %
American Indian or Alaska Native NA NA NA
Asian 0 % 0 % 0 %
Black or African American 4.5 % 1.1 % 0 %
Hispanic or Latino 2.8 % 0.6 % 0 %
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander NA NA NA
Two or More Races 0 % 0 % 0 %
White 0 % 0 % 0 %
Absenteeism

Metric 2023
Average Daily Attendance 90.1 %
Truancy Rate 7.8 %
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