Carlson Elementary School
Carlson Elementary School serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Carlson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Carlson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Carlson Elementary School's student population of 198 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 198 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Carlson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Carlson Elementary School is 0.36, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1363 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 79% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Carlson Elementary School is Gilpin County Undivided High School (5.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gilpin County Elementary School (5.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Golden Gilpin County Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 242 students10
5.8 miles
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444 5.8 PK-5 242 - Golden Gilpin County Undivided High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 246 students10
5.8 miles
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444 5.8 6-12 246 - Evergreen Clear Creek High School Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 231 students10
6.1 miles
185 Beaver Brook Canyon Dr.
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 679-4600 6.1 9-12 231 - Evergreen Clear Creek Middle School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 109 students10
6.1 miles
185 Beaver Brook Canyon Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 679-4600 6.1 7-8 109 - Evergreen King-murphy Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 132 students10
6.6 miles
425 Circle K Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-0005 6.6 PK-6 132
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