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Southlawn Elementary School

10075 Walden Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
Southlawn Elementary School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southlawn Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Southlawn Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
55%
36%
Black
10%
5%
White
27%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southlawn Elementary School?
547 students attend Southlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Southlawn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southlawn Elementary School?
Southlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southlawn Elementary School offer ?
Southlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southlawn Elementary School part of?
Southlawn Elementary School is part of School District 27j.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 547 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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