Serving 127 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Caliche Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 127 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caliche Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Caliche Elementary School's student population of 127 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Caliche Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caliche Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#855 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caliche Elementary School's ranking?
Caliche Elementary School is ranked #855 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Caliche Elementary School often compared to?
Caliche Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peetz Elementary School, Ayres Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Caliche Elementary School?
127 students attend Caliche Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Caliche Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caliche Elementary School?
Caliche Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Caliche Elementary School offer ?
Caliche Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caliche Elementary School part of?
Caliche Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-1 Valley.
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