Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tarver 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tarver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tarver Elementary School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tarver 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 Tarver Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#1116 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
55%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarver Elementary School's ranking?
Tarver Elementary School is ranked #1116 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Tarver Elementary School often compared to?
Tarver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glacier Peak Elementary School, Prairie Hills 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Tarver Elementary School?
497 students attend Tarver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tarver Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarver Elementary School?
Tarver Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tarver Elementary School offer ?
Tarver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tarver Elementary School part of?
Tarver Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District.
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