Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briggsdale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briggsdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Briggsdale Elementary School's student population of 88 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Committed to providing equitable access to all Coloradans.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Briggsdale Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Briggsdale Elementary School often compared to?
Briggsdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Platte Valley Elementary School, Benjamin Eaton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Briggsdale Elementary School?
88 students attend Briggsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Briggsdale Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Briggsdale Elementary School?
Briggsdale Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Briggsdale Elementary School offer ?
Briggsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Briggsdale Elementary School part of?
Briggsdale Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-10 In The County Of Weld And State O.
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