Carson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Denver, Colorado 80220 · School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
#22 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#3824 of 50,301 nationally
About Carson Elementary School
Carson 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 412 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 22nd of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 412.
There are 202 schools in Denver; Carson Elementary School ranks 5th of 196 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
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 Carson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students · 1.2 km away
Denver Language School
Denver · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
930 students · 1.3 km away
Steck Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students · 1.4 km away
George Washington High School
Denver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,326 students · 1.5 km away
Palmer Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
197 students · 1.7 km away
Denver Green School Southeast
Denver · Public elementary · Grades K–8
586 students · 1.7 km away
McMeen Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 2.1 km away
Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students · 2.2 km away
Lowry Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students · 2.4 km away
Teller Elementary School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
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412 students
Lawrence Elementary School
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412 students
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412 students
Glacier Peak Elementary School
Brighton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
412 students
Boston K-8 School
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413 students
University Park Elementary School
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413 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carson Elementary School a good school?
Carson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #22 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 Carson Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Carson Elementary School ranks #22 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #3824 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carson Elementary School?
Carson Elementary School had 412 students in 2025.
Is Carson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Carson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.