Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ouray 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ouray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ouray Elementary School's student population of 86 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ouray 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 Ouray Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#670 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Ouray Elementary School's ranking?
Ouray Elementary School is ranked #670 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Ouray Elementary School?
86 students attend Ouray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ouray Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ouray Elementary School?
Ouray Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ouray Elementary School offer ?
Ouray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Ouray Elementary School part of?
Ouray Elementary School is part of Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And.
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