Serving 912 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 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 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 912 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School's student population of 912 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
912 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Good better best, never let it rest, until your good is better and your better is best!
School Rankings
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 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 Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1480 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
48%
36%
Black
28%
5%
White
4%
50%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School's ranking?
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School is ranked #1480 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School often compared to?
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Omar D Blair Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School?
912 students attend Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School?
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School offer ?
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School part of?
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School located?
Florida Pitt-waller Ece-8 School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 40 other public schools located in Northeast.
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