Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maxwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maxwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Maxwell Elementary School's student population of 638 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maxwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maxwell Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1658 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
83%
37%
Black
10%
5%
White
3%
49%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maxwell Elementary School's ranking?
Maxwell Elementary School is ranked #1658 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Maxwell Elementary School often compared to?
Maxwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Maxwell Elementary School?
638 students attend Maxwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Maxwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maxwell Elementary School?
Maxwell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Maxwell Elementary School offer ?
Maxwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maxwell Elementary School part of?
Maxwell Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Maxwell Elementary School located?
Maxwell Elementary School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 39 other public schools located in Northeast.
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