The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in Science. The lowest is 14% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Leroy Elementary
Leroy Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade within the Adams 12 Five Star School District, located in the master-planned community of Northglenn. The school is situated in a suburban area that was designed around small neighborhoods, accessible schools, and convenient shopping centers, with over 35 miles of off-street walking and biking paths connecting the community. Northglenn is a built-out, established suburb with a mix of residential life and commercial activity, and residents have rail transit access to downtown Denver via the Regional Transportation District N Line. The school’s enrollment draws from the surrounding neighborhood.
The student body is diverse and predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share of students who identify as white. The school serves a student population where a large majority of families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is an indicator of the economic context many families are navigating. The school is not a charter or magnet school and operates as a regular neighborhood elementary school within the district.
On state assessments administered through the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, Leroy Elementary’s proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science fell below the midpoint among the school districts within Adams County. In math, a modest share of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was slightly higher but still low. In science, which is tested in fifth grade, proficiency rates were similar. These results reflect a school where the majority of students are not yet meeting the state’s proficiency benchmarks in core subjects. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages performance across tested subjects and grades, placed it below the midpoint relative to Adams County districts. A parent considering this school should be aware of this academic starting point and may want to look into what academic supports and intervention strategies the school offers.
Because Leroy Elementary only serves grades kindergarten through five, there is no graduation rate data to report. The school’s grade band explains the absence of this metric. Similarly, chronic absenteeism and discipline data were not available in the material provided, and no clear picture of course access or staffing levels emerged. Participation rates on state assessments were high, indicating that most enrolled students took the tests.
The surrounding housing market reflects the broader metro Denver pattern. Median home values and rents in the area are substantial, and the cost of owning a home relative to incomes is high. The area has seen a modest decline in home values and rents compared to the prior year, though the national trend is one of slight appreciation. The local unemployment rate is moderate, and inflation-adjusted median household income has trended upward in recent years.
Families should understand that Leroy Elementary is a neighborhood school serving a high-poverty community, with academic outcomes that are significantly below state averages. The strengths of the school lie in its role as a community anchor within a walkable, planned suburb with parks, trails, and transit connections. The district-level context shows that no major recent changes or initiatives were publicly reported, so the school’s programming is likely steady from year to year. For a family weighing this school, the central question is how the school’s academic foundation and support systems match their child’s needs, especially given the low proficiency rates in core subjects.
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