Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School's student population of 339 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1565 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
98%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School's ranking?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School is ranked #1565 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School often compared to?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denison Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School?
339 students attend Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School offer ?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School part of?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School located?
Charles M. Schenck (Cms) Community School is located in the Mar Lee neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 6 other public schools located in Mar Lee.
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