Carlson Elementary School
Tel:
(303)567-4431
- Carlson Elementary School serves 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Carlson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Carlson Elementary School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 230 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carlson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carlson Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. 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 | #1446 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 80% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clear Creek No. Re-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Golden Gilpin County Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 229 students
5.8 miles
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303)582-3444 5.8 PK-5 229 - Golden Gilpin County Undivided High School Grades: 6-12 | 206 students
5.8 miles
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303)582-3444 5.8 6-12 206 - Evergreen Clear Creek High School Grades: 9-12 | 228 students
6.1 miles
185 Beaver Brook Canyon Dr.
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303)679-4600 6.1 9-12 228 - Evergreen Clear Creek Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 120 students
6.1 miles
185 Beaver Brook Canyon Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303)679-4600 6.1 7-8 120 - Evergreen King-murphy Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 136 students
6.6 miles
425 Circle K Road
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303)670-0005 6.6 PK-6 136
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