Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Namaqua Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Namaqua Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Namaqua Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Namaqua Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#840 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
71%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Namaqua Elementary School's ranking?
Namaqua Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Namaqua Elementary School often compared to?
Namaqua Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ponderosa Elementary School, Estes Park K-5 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Namaqua Elementary School?
243 students attend Namaqua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Namaqua Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Namaqua Elementary School?
Namaqua Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Namaqua Elementary School offer ?
Namaqua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Namaqua Elementary School part of?
Namaqua Elementary School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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