The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in English language arts. The lowest is 12% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Stukey Elementary School
Stukey Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in Northglenn, part of the Adams 12 Five Star School District. It is a non-charter, non-magnet school and the available data does not indicate whether it receives Title I funding, though given the student body composition many families would qualify for federal support. The school is one of the elementary options within a mid-sized suburban district that covers a wide stretch of the Denver metro area’s northern suburbs.
The student body is a diverse one. Hispanic students make up the largest group, followed by a substantial white population and a notable Asian share. Smaller numbers of students are reported as American Indian or Alaska Native, Black, and multiracial. A very high portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, marking Stukey as a school where economic need is widespread. This context matters because it often means the school serves families with fewer resources and may have access to additional federal or state funding for support programs. Information on the share of students with disabilities or who are English learners was not available in the data, so a parent may want to ask the school about those supports directly.
State testing results come from the Colorado Measures of Academic Success for the 2024-25 school year, covering grades three through five for English language arts and math, and grade five for science. The participation rate in these assessments was notably below the typical ninety-five percent threshold, with roughly one in five students not taking the math and ELA tests and about one in six not taking the science test. This can affect how representative the results are and is something families may wish to discuss with school staff.
Among students who did test, proficiency rates were low. In math, roughly one in eight students scored at the proficient or above level. In English language arts, about three in ten students were proficient. Science results were similar to math. When placed alongside other schools within Adams County, Stukey’s overall proficiency across subjects sits below the midpoint of the county’s districts, meaning several other elementary schools in the area posted stronger academic outcomes. For a family weighing options, this is a school where the academic performance numbers suggest there is room for growth.
The school itself is housed in a building on Grant Drive in Northglenn, a master-planned suburb built in the mid-twentieth century. Northglenn was designed around small neighborhoods with nearby schools and shopping, and it retains that character today. The city has over thirty-five miles of off-street walking and biking paths as part of its Greenway Trail System, and an RTD rail station connects directly to downtown Denver, though the average commute time suggests many residents drive to jobs elsewhere in the metro area. The population has grown modestly in recent years, and the community is established with a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes. Housing values in the school’s zip code are moderate for the Denver region, though they have softened somewhat recently, and rents are comparable to what many households in the area pay. The overall feel is that of a built-out, family-oriented suburb with good regional transit links.
The district did not appear to have made any major recent changes that would shift a family’s decision about Stukey. No program offerings were listed in the available data, so there is no information about whether the school offers specialized curricula such as dual language, gifted programs, or enrichment beyond the standard elementary model. A parent interested in those features would need to contact the school directly.
In sum, Stukey Elementary is a high-poverty, diverse neighborhood school in a stable, accessible suburb. Its academic results on state tests are below the typical performance for the county, and the participation gaps on those tests add a layer of uncertainty. For a family prioritizing a strong academic record, other schools in the district may be worth investigating. For a family that values a school reflective of the community’s economic and cultural diversity and that fits within a planned suburban setting with nearby trails and transit, Stukey is a straightforward option to evaluate in person.
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