The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in Math. The lowest is 69% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Cory Elementary School
Cory Elementary School serves students in first through fifth grade in the city of Denver. It is a regular public school within Denver Public Schools, the large district that covers the city and county of Denver. The school is not a charter school, and its Title I status was not reported.
The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller share of students who are Hispanic, two or more races, Asian, or Black. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on the share of students with an Individualized Education Program or who are English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how it supports those populations.
Cory Elementary serves first through fifth grade. The school's enrollment is moderate for an elementary school in a large urban district. The school is located in a residential neighborhood of Denver, a major consolidated city-county and state capital that functions as the principal commercial, industrial, and transportation hub for the Rocky Mountain West. Denver has a dense downtown core with government offices, corporate headquarters, and cultural institutions, alongside extensive residential neighborhoods. The economy spans telecommunications, aviation and aerospace, software, financial and business services, health care, and tourism. Eight Fortune firms are headquartered in the city. The school sits within a city that has experienced sustained population growth and a diversified economy, though housing values in the area are well above national benchmarks, reflecting the broader Denver market.
On state assessments, Cory Elementary posted proficiency rates that place it in the top quartile among schools in Denver County. In math, a large majority of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, a similar majority met that bar. In science, which is tested only in fifth grade, the share of students reaching proficiency was also strong. These results position Cory as a high-performing elementary school within the district.
The school's enrollment is moderate for an elementary school. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of students who are Hispanic, two or more races, Asian, or Black. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on the share of students with disabilities or who are English learners was not reported, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
Cory Elementary is part of Denver Public Schools, which has seen several recent district-wide changes. In 2024, voters approved a large bond measure for facility improvements, safety upgrades, technology, and new school construction across the district. The district also shifted to a new unified enrollment system for school choice starting in the 2024-2025 school year, which changed how families apply to and select schools. A district-wide literacy curriculum shift began in the 2023-2024 school year, adopting evidence-based reading instruction aligned with the science of reading across elementary grades. In 2022, voters approved a mill levy override to increase teacher pay and support mental health services in schools.
The school is located in Denver, a major consolidated city-county and state capital that functions as the principal commercial, industrial, and transportation hub for the Rocky Mountain West. The economy spans telecommunications, aviation and aerospace, software, financial and business services, health care, and tourism. Eight Fortune firms are headquartered in the city. The city has a dense downtown core with government offices, corporate headquarters, and cultural institutions alongside extensive residential neighborhoods. Housing values in the area are well above national benchmarks, reflecting the broader Denver market.
Cory Elementary is a high-performing school within its district, with strong proficiency rates across tested subjects. For a family looking at elementary options in Denver, this school offers a solid academic foundation in a neighborhood setting.
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