Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twombly 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twombly Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Twombly 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 Twombly Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#1509 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
72%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
26%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Twombly Elementary School's ranking?
Twombly Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Twombly Elementary School often compared to?
Twombly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leo William Butler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Twombly Elementary School?
436 students attend Twombly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Twombly Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twombly Elementary School?
Twombly Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Twombly Elementary School offer ?
Twombly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Twombly Elementary School part of?
Twombly Elementary School is part of Weld Re-8 Schools School District.
School Calendar
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Last Day of School/Field Day (Events)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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