Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Aguilar 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: AGUILAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the entire district of Aguilar, CO, encompassing an extensive attendance area of approximately 725.6 square miles, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances reaching up to 37 miles to the zone's furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aguilar Elementary School's student population of 79 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
WE EXIST TO KEEP THE STUDENTS SAFE, TO HELP THEM SUCCEED, ​AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
School Rankings
Aguilar Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aguilar Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aguilar Elementary School's ranking?
Aguilar Elementary School is ranked #1398 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Aguilar Elementary School often compared to?
Aguilar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fisher's Peak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Aguilar Elementary School?
79 students attend Aguilar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Aguilar Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aguilar Elementary School?
Aguilar Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Aguilar Elementary School offer ?
Aguilar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aguilar Elementary School part of?
Aguilar Elementary School is part of Aguilar Reorganized School District No. 6.
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