Pennington Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 287 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 783rd out of 938 elementary schools in CO.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 4645 Independence Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jefferson County R-1 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,288
- Graduation Rate: 79.9%
- Dropout Rate: 5.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.8
- Enrolled Students: 86,194
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 287
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 19.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 133 (46.3%)
- Females: 154 (53.7%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 25 (8.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 175 (61.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 200 (69.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 6 | 2.1% |
| Black | 8 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 41.5% |
| White | 153 | 53.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 48 | 16.7% |
| Kindergarten | 43 | 15.0% |
| 1st Grade | 37 | 12.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 30 | 10.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 43 | 15.0% |
| 4th Grade | 26 | 9.1% |
| 5th Grade | 25 | 8.7% |
| 6th Grade | 35 | 12.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 42%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:58%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $48,460
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,339 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $53,834 | 75% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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