Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mount Carbon 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mount Carbon Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Carbon 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 Mount Carbon 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
#583 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
72%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Mount Carbon Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Carbon Elementary School is ranked #583 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Mount Carbon Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Carbon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Powderhorn Elementary School, Westridge Elementary 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Mount Carbon Elementary School?
398 students attend Mount Carbon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mount Carbon Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Carbon Elementary School?
Mount Carbon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mount Carbon Elementary School offer ?
Mount Carbon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mount Carbon Elementary School part of?
Mount Carbon Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School-12:05p Release
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School - All Students
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Fall Break
October 18, 2024 (Friday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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