Henderson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Henderson, Colorado 80640 · School District 27J
#736 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#39460 of 50,301 nationally
About Henderson Elementary School
Henderson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Henderson, in the School District 27J school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 736th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 5 schools in Henderson; Henderson Elementary School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 Henderson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Henderson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Prairie View High School
Henderson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,809 students · 810 m away
Prairie View Middle School
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students · 1.2 km away
John W Thimmig Elementary School
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students · 2.0 km away
Turnberry Elementary
Commerce City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students · 3.6 km away
Riverdale Ridge High School
Thornton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,784 students · 3.8 km away
Rodger Quist Middle School
Thornton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students · 4.0 km away
Belle Creek Charter School
Henderson · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
519 students · 4.6 km away
Brantner Elementary School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 4.8 km away
Landmark Academy at Reunion
Commerce City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
758 students · 5.6 km away
Reunion Elementary School
Commerce City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students · 5.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School
Eaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
John H. Amesse Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
Aragon Elementary School
Fountain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
Pete Mirich Elementary School
Lasalle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
Fruitvale Elementary School
Grand Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
Creekside Elementary School at Martin Park
Boulder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson Elementary School a good school?
Henderson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 28.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #736 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 Henderson Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Henderson Elementary School ranks #736 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #39460 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henderson Elementary School?
Henderson Elementary School had 357 students in 2025.
Is Henderson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Henderson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Henderson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henderson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.