Barnum Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Denver, Colorado 80219 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
#858 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#44391 of 50,301 nationally
About Barnum Elementary School
Barnum Elementary School is a public elementary located in Denver, in the School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 334 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 858th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is students per teacher (37th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 334.
There are 202 schools in Denver; Barnum Elementary School ranks 132nd of 196 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Barnum Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Barnum Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
146 students · 863 m away
Munroe Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 1.2 km away
Eagleton Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students · 1.4 km away
Newlon Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 1.5 km away
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy
Denver · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
301 students · 1.7 km away
Valverde Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students · 1.7 km away
Knapp Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 1.7 km away
Denver Online
Denver · Public high · Grades 6–12
611 students · 1.8 km away
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
Denver · Charter high · Grades 9–12
477 students · 1.8 km away
Castro Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students · 1.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
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Secrest Elementary School
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334 students
Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education
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334 students
Edgewater Elementary School
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
335 students
Ponderosa Elementary
Loveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnum Elementary School a good school?
Barnum Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 20.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #858 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Barnum Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Barnum Elementary School ranks #858 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #44391 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Barnum Elementary School?
Barnum Elementary School had 334 students in 2025.
Is Barnum Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Barnum Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Barnum Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Barnum Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.