Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glenwood Springs Elementary 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenwood Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Glenwood Springs Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenwood Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenwood Springs Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1612 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
27%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Glenwood Springs Elementary School is ranked #1612 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Glenwood Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Glenwood Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sopris Elementary School, Two Rivers Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Glenwood Springs Elementary School?
457 students attend Glenwood Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Glenwood Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenwood Springs Elementary School?
Glenwood Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glenwood Springs Elementary School offer ?
Glenwood Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Glenwood Springs Elementary School part of?
Glenwood Springs Elementary School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
School Reviews
1 1/5/2021
This school is a bad staff abused my autistic child, three of the staff had incidents with abuse, low test scores and no advance placement, cps had been involved but the staff who abused her are still present, no stars for this school.
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