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Stedman Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 359 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 20, 2012

We attended Stedman for the Advanced Kindergarten program, and have remained there since. You will not find a more dedicated, friendly committed group of teachers/administrators. Stedman has also won Colorado's Center of Excellence award 3 years in a row for academic growth. Don't be fooled by the Great School's low rating, this school is an amazing, loving environment with a focus on each individual student and their academic progress. As a neighborhood school, I'd put it at the top of the list in DPS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 8, 2012

Stedman is our neighborhood school, but we initially chose into a different, very highly ranked elementary. After years of driving to-and-from school, after-school enrichment programs, and play dates, we finally gave Stedman a chance. I am so happy that we did! There is a lot to be said for walking to-and-from school as a family. There is convenience and peace-of-mind. And, the children that our son plays with at school are our neighbors. It's been wonderful. The principal and the teachers are excellent so far. The educators engage the children and our son has been making excellent academic progress. The school takes character education seriously and the kids have been very welcoming to our son. If Stedman is your neighborhood school, please consider giving it a chance!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2011

I'm so happy to have a great school like Stedman in the Parkhill community. I'm did'nt choice out of my community. I have an advantage my son and daughter can walk to school. Walking to school should be an experience for all children. They are in a great learning environment. The principal and teachers really care if your child learns. Stedman is on its way up in the Denver Public Schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2010

Stedman is a GREAT school! My daughter has done well and she is now in the 5th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Stedman Elementary is an excellent school. My daughter and our family had a good experience this year. My daughter now is a good reader and speller. My daughter did not have these skills until she went to Stedman. If you are looking for a great school in the HEART of Parkhill I recommend Steadman. It's the BEST....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Stedman Elementary School in Denver, Colorado is a great school because the Teachers and the Principle are highly innovative in their delivery of educational services to students. Not only do they bring a real sense of community to the neighborhood, but they are great at bringing the community to the school. The after school programming really engages those students that participate, and during the summer, the school goes far beyond providing free U.S.D.A. meals to children in the community, but Stedman offers a Summer Scholars Program (teachers volunteer their time) so the students won't fall behind in their learning. A community is only as good as it's schools, and Stedman Elementary Schools makes Norteast Parkhill a great community to live in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

2nd grade teachers are awesome!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 16, 2009

when I started my kids at Stedman It was just because it was my neighborhood school. I have come to love love the principal and the teachers that both my children have had. the advanced kindergarten is a great program and the teacher is great!!! The principal and teachers really care about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2009

My son has attended Steman's Advanced Kindergarten this year and we love it! The teachers are welcoming and supportive. The principal is available and involved. We would strongly recommend the school to anyone in the area!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

I am dislike this school and how they handle bullying. They teach to test and my child has fallen behind in 6 months
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2005

I love stedman! my children attended cherry creek school district before stedman i never thought stedman would compare, but they have the best principal i have ever met she is very involved with the kids. Stedman has provided free tutoring for math and reading which has helped my children so much, stedman is now providing all day kindergarten for my ece child, i even qualified for all day free kindergarten neatless to say steman has a lot of great learning programs at affordable or free prices.
—Submitted by Izda Graham, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%
Reading

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
15%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students51%
Female39%
Male75%
Black (not Hispanic)37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible45%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%

Reading

All Students55%
Female47%
Malen/a
Black (not Hispanic)56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible49%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities56%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable54%

Writing

All Students41%
Female33%
Male56%
Black (not Hispanic)37%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible35%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable39%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students33%
Female21%
Male44%
Black (not Hispanic)41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible31%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities34%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Reading

All Students38%
Female37%
Male39%
Black (not Hispanic)46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible34%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Writing

All Students17%
Female16%
Male17%
Black (not Hispanic)23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible17%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities16%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable20%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students46%
Female52%
Male38%
Black (not Hispanic)39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible44%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%

Reading

All Students40%
Female52%
Male24%
Black (not Hispanic)35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable41%

Science

All Students15%
Female19%
Male10%
Black (not Hispanic)12%
Asiann/a
Hispanic11%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible13%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunchn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities18%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable19%

Writing

All Students40%
Female48%
Male29%
Black (not Hispanic)39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Free lunch eligible40%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 54% 6%
Hispanic 37% 28%
White 8% 61%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 80%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2940 Dexter St
Denver, CO 80207
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