Dennison Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lakewood, Colorado 80226 · Jefferson County School District No. R-1
#13 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#3127 of 50,301 nationally
About Dennison Elementary School
Dennison Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lakewood, in the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 575 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 13th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 575.
There are 30 schools in Lakewood; Dennison Elementary School ranks 1st of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)86%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)12.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.1
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 Dennison Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dennison Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Creighton Middle School
Lakewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
741 students · 517 m away
Lakewood High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,735 students · 735 m away
South Lakewood Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 1.2 km away
Eiber Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students · 1.8 km away
Belmar School of Integrated Arts
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students · 2.3 km away
Jefferson County Open Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
236 students · 2.3 km away
Jefferson County Open Secondary
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 7–12
315 students · 2.3 km away
Rose Stein International Elementary
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
336 students · 2.7 km away
Patterson International School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
346 students · 3.2 km away
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Aurora Quest K-8
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–8
575 students
Brantner Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Bradley International School
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Lasley Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
576 students
Belleview Elementary School
Greenwood Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
Woodland Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dennison Elementary School a good school?
Dennison Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 83.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #13 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 Dennison Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Dennison Elementary School ranks #13 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #3127 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dennison Elementary School?
Dennison Elementary School had 575 students in 2025.
Is Dennison Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Dennison Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dennison Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dennison Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.