The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in Math. The lowest is 10% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Sherrelwood Elementary School
Sherrelwood Elementary School is a regular public school serving preschool through fifth grade in the Westminster Public Schools district, located in the Denver address of Adams County. It is a small school by enrollment, with most students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker of a high-poverty student population. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of White students and very small numbers from other racial and ethnic groups. The school does not report its count of students with disabilities or English learners in the available data, so those figures are not part of this picture.
On state assessments, the school's proficiency rates in math and English language arts were identical, with about a quarter of tested students reaching the proficient or advanced level. In science, the rate was notably lower, with a very small share of fifth graders meeting that bar. Compared to other schools in Adams County, Sherrelwood Elementary's overall proficiency across tested subjects falls below the midpoint of the county's districts. The school's participation rates on the tests were extremely high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. There is no multi-year trend data available to show whether performance is improving or declining. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism and discipline were not available in the source material.
The surrounding community context is shaped by Denver's position as a major commercial and transportation hub for the Rocky Mountain region, with a diverse economy spanning telecommunications, aerospace, health care, and government. The city has sustained long-term population growth, and its metropolitan area forms a nearly continuous corridor along the Front Range. Housing values in the school's immediate zip code were modestly below the statewide benchmark, and rents were at a level that may challenge many local households, consistent with the high share of students receiving meal assistance. The area includes a mix of residential neighborhoods and is within the broader suburban ring that grew after World War II.
The school itself is not a charter or magnet school; it operates as a standard neighborhood elementary school within Westminster Public Schools. No information was found about the school's Title I status, special programs, or course access. The district's recent strategic initiatives, bond measures, or curriculum changes were not publicly reported in the materials reviewed, so those details are absent from this account. Staffing ratios, class sizes, and attendance rates are also not available.
For a family considering Sherrelwood Elementary, the core takeaway is that this is a high-poverty elementary school where academic proficiency on state tests is below the county average, particularly in science. The student body is heavily Hispanic, and the surrounding housing market has seen values decline slightly in recent months, though rents have remained stable. The school's small size may offer a more intimate setting. A parent may want to seek additional information directly from the school about programs for English learners, special education services, and any academic interventions, as those data points are not present in this profile. The broader Denver area provides extensive cultural and civic resources, but the school itself sits in a residential portion of Adams County, not in the downtown core.
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