The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Clayton Elementary School
Clayton Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through sixth grade in Englewood, Colorado, part of the Englewood School District. The school sits within a city that has a distinct character shaped by medical employment, transit-oriented redevelopment, and a mix of older neighborhoods and newer residential areas. Englewood's economy is anchored by a large hospital complex, and the city has invested in a walkable downtown core around CityCenter, with light rail connections and a free trolley. The housing stock varies by quadrant, from early-20th-century homes in the northwest to newer apartments in the Hampden Hills area.
The student body is diverse in composition. The largest groups are roughly equal shares of Hispanic and White students, with a smaller but present population of students who identify as two or more races, and smaller shares of Black, American Indian, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves many families with limited household income. Enrollment is in the range typical for a K-6 school, with more students in the early grades. The school is not a charter or magnet institution and does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
On state assessments, Clayton Elementary's results paint a picture of a school that is performing in the middle tier of its county context. Across tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency sits above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Arapahoe County. In math, about a quarter of students met or exceeded the state's proficiency standards. In English language arts, roughly a third of students did the same. Science results, which are measured only at fifth grade, are softer, with a smaller share of students reaching proficiency. These are the most recent results available. The school's participation rates were high, which supports the reliability of the data. A parent may want to look further into where students in specific grade levels or subgroups are succeeding or struggling, especially in science.
The district context has brought several recent changes. In 2021, voters approved a bond package that funded safety upgrades, roof repairs, and HVAC improvements, along with a small mill levy override for operations and maintenance. Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, the district shifted to standards-based grading in middle and high schools, a move that changes how student progress is reported to families. That same year, Englewood Schools introduced limited in-district school choice, allowing families to select a school within the district rather than being assigned by geography. The district also placed a measure on the November 2024 ballot to ask voters for additional funding for facility improvements and program enhancements, though the outcome was not available in the data.
Data on student support programs, such as the share of students with individualized education plans or English learner status, was not available for this school. Information on discipline, staffing, and course access was also missing. These gaps mean a family may need to reach out to the school directly to understand how special populations are served or what enrichment opportunities exist.
For a family considering Clayton Elementary, the school offers a neighborhood setting in a city with a solid employment base and developing civic amenities. The academic profile is moderate, with room for growth in core subjects, particularly science. The student body is economically diverse, and the school is part of a district that has recently invested in facilities and adopted new approaches to grading and school choice. The housing market in Englewood is one where home values align with the state benchmark and rents are near the national median, making it one of the more accessible communities in the metro area for many families.
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