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Devinny Elementary School

1725 South Wright Street
Denver, CO 80228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Devinny Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Devinny Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Devinny Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar

School Rankings

Devinny Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Devinny Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#32 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
71%
33%
81%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Devinny Elementary School's ranking?
Devinny Elementary School is ranked #32 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Devinny Elementary School often compared to?
Devinny Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dennison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Devinny Elementary School?
487 students attend Devinny Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Devinny Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Devinny Elementary School?
Devinny Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Devinny Elementary School offer ?
Devinny Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Devinny Elementary School part of?
Devinny Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Devinny Elementary School located?
Devinny Elementary School is located in the Green Mountain neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Green Mountain.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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