Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Upper Blue 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upper Blue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Upper Blue Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upper Blue 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 Upper Blue Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#840 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
53%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Upper Blue Elementary School's ranking?
Upper Blue Elementary School is ranked #840 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Upper Blue Elementary School often compared to?
Upper Blue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frisco Elementary School, Breckenridge Elementary School, Summit Cove 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Upper Blue Elementary School?
224 students attend Upper Blue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Upper Blue Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Blue Elementary School?
Upper Blue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Upper Blue Elementary School offer ?
Upper Blue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Upper Blue Elementary School part of?
Upper Blue Elementary School is part of Summit School District No. Re 1.
School Calendar
View the Upper Blue Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Spring Break
April 18, 2024 (Thursday)
No School - Spring Break
April 19, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School
June 04, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
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