Chappelow K-8 Magnet School serves 672 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
36%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chappelow K-8 Magnet School's ranking?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is ranked #678 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Chappelow K-8 Magnet School?
672 students attend Chappelow K-8 Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Chappelow K-8 Magnet School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chappelow K-8 Magnet School?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chappelow K-8 Magnet School offer ?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Chappelow K-8 Magnet School part of?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
School Calendar
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Date
SPRING BREAK
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK
March 12, 2024 (Tuesday)
SPRING BREAK
March 13, 2024 (Wednesday)
SPRING BREAK
March 14, 2024 (Thursday)
SPRING BREAK
March 15, 2024 (Friday)
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