Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Primero 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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: 116 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Primero Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Primero Elementary School's student population of 116 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
116 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Primero 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 Primero Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#902 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
56%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
39%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Primero Elementary School's ranking?
Primero Elementary School is ranked #902 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Primero Elementary School?
116 students attend Primero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Primero Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 2% 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 Primero Elementary School?
Primero Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Primero Elementary School offer ?
Primero Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Primero Elementary School part of?
Primero Elementary School is part of Primero Reorganized School District No. 2.
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