School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo, CO

Original Research by School Decision on School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo

School District N. 14, also referred to as Adams County 14, serves students from preschool through high school across a portion of Adams County, Colorado. Its enrollment is large and overwhelmingly Hispanic, with small shares of white, Black, and other backgrounds. The district operates several elementary schools, two middle schools, a comprehensive high school, an alternative high school, and a preschool center. No data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals or on those with disabilities or learning English was provided, so those dimensions are not part of this account.

On Colorado’s state assessments for grades three through eight, the district’s proficiency rates in math and English language arts are among the lowest in the county. Science proficiency in grades five and eight is similarly low. The district’s overall proficiency index, which averages performance across tested subjects and grades, sits in the bottom quarter of Adams County’s districts. The median district in the county is far higher. A parent may want to ask the district directly what academic interventions and instructional supports are in place. Social studies assessment data is available only from over a decade ago and is not current enough to inform a present-day judgment.

Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern. The share of students missing enough school to be considered chronically absent is very high and ranks among the highest in the county. High absenteeism rates can impede learning for the students affected and affect school climate. A family considering this district may wish to inquire about attendance initiatives and what support the district provides for students who are frequently absent.

On the resource side, per-pupil current spending is in the upper range among Adams County districts, meaning the district outspends most of its neighbors. This suggests that the district has financial resources to invest in staff, materials, and programs, though the spending has not yet translated into the academic outcomes typical of the area. The district’s four-year graduation rate was not reported in the available data, so that key measure cannot be assessed here.

The district spans communities that include parts of Commerce City, Thornton, and Denver. Home values in the area are close to the Colorado statewide average but have slipped a little recently. Rents are moderate, though they take up a sizable share of typical household income. Affordability is tight, with home prices running well over five times local median income.

No information about district-led initiatives, curriculum changes, program offerings, or recent referenda was found in the search, so this narrative cannot describe any new developments or strategic priorities a family might want to hear about. Families considering the district would be well served to visit individual schools, talk to building leaders about academic support and attendance efforts, and ask about any specialized pathways or extracurricular opportunities at the high school level. This is a district where state test results and attendance patterns present clear challenges, alongside above-average spending that may signal room for improvement but has not yet closed the gap with other districts in the county.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

5,484

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 89%

Black 2%

White 8%

Asian 0%

Two+ 1%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

11%

24%

Gr 4

15%

Gr 5

13%

19%

Gr 6

13%

12%

Gr 7

12%

Gr 8

12%

13%

Gr 38

13%

14%

Math

Gr 3

16%

22%

Gr 4

Gr 5

Gr 6

10%

Gr 7

Gr 8

Gr 38

10%

Science

Gr 5

Gr 8

11%

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Gr 38

13%

20%

Schools in this District

13 schools are officially reported under this district.

Adams City Middle School

Adams City High School

Alsup Elementary School

Central Elementary School

Dupont Elementary School

Kearney Middle School

Kemp Elementary School

Monaco Elementary School

Hanson Elementary School

Rose Hill Elementary School

Mildred L Sanville Preschool

Lester R Arnold High School

Stars Early Learning Center

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

13%

Grades 3-8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

Grade 4

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$477,180

Year-over-year change-4.4%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$363K to $509K

vs. state typical0.88x

vs. national typical1.30x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
80022		$479K	-4.6%	76.8%
80640	Commerce City	$509K	-3.9%	11.7%
80239	Denver	$430K	-3.5%	4.4%
80229	Thornton	$427K	-3.5%	4.1%
80233	Thornton	$470K	-3.5%	2.5%
80216	Denver	$363K	-5.2%	0.4%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,554/mo

Year-over-year change+1.3%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$1,667 to $2,706/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
80022		$2,706	+1.0%	76.8%
80640	Commerce City	$2,362	+4.5%	11.7%
80239	Denver	$1,770	+4.2%	4.4%
80229	Thornton	$1,667	-2.1%	4.1%
80233	Thornton	$1,758	-1.9%	2.5%
80216	Denver	$1,876	-1.1%	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,408/mo

Home price / national median income5.7x

Annual rent / national median income36.6%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$146/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$543,271 (-2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

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This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.