Bea Underwood Elementary School
- Bea Underwood Elementary School serves 337 students in grades 2-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Bea Underwood Elementary School's student population of 337 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-5 |
| Total Students | 337 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bea Underwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bea Underwood Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1595 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 60% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Valley No. 16 in the county of Garfi School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bea Underwood Elementary School is Grand Valley High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Grand Valley Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Grand Valley Center For Family Learning (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Parachute Grand Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 318 students
1.0 miles
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970)285-5705 1.0 9-12 318 - Parachute Grand Valley Center For Family Learning Grades: PK-1 | 265 students
1.7 miles
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970)285-5702 1.7 PK-1 265 - Parachute Grand Valley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 260 students
1.7 miles
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970)285-5707 1.7 6-8 260 - De Beque De Beque Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 119 students
10.9 miles
730 Minter Avenue
De Beque, CO 81630
(970)283-5418 10.9 PK-6 119 - De Beque De Beque Undivided High School Grades: 7-12 | 71 students
10.9 miles
730 Minter Avenue
De Beque, CO 81630
(970)283-5596 10.9 7-12 71
School Reviews
| 2 With a rating of a 3 in the Garfield county Grand Valley district 16, and a rating of 5 in the Roaring Forks district, G.S. District no. Re-2's rating is a 5, I have to wonder if the tax money for the Garfield County schools stays up valley where there is more affluent families. It is a shame that Parachutes new middle school boasts the most updated equipment for science that is very seldom if ever implemented, minimal electives that do not include art, band but not orchestra, and shop. Physical Ed. is only available one semester per year. Is all of our tax dollars going to unnecessary administration and our students class time spent studying for testing? I feel our tax dollars are misspent and needs to be spent directly on our children's learning and the essential employees should be given a long overdue raise. - Posted by Parent - marla |
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