Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rye 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 11-19% (which is lower than 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 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rye Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rye 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 Rye Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#1152 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
78%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rye Elementary School's ranking?
Rye Elementary School is ranked #1152 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rye Elementary School often compared to?
Rye Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vineland Elementary School, Avondale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% 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 Rye Elementary School?
299 students attend Rye Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rye Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rye Elementary School?
Rye Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rye Elementary School offer ?
Rye Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rye Elementary School part of?
Rye Elementary School is part of Pueblo County School District 70.
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