Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wingate Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wingate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wingate Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wingate Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wingate Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#123 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
1%
4%
White
82%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wingate Elementary School's ranking?
Wingate Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wingate Elementary School often compared to?
Wingate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Wingate Elementary School?
405 students attend Wingate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wingate Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wingate Elementary School?
Wingate Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wingate Elementary School offer ?
Wingate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wingate Elementary School part of?
Wingate Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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