Serving 693 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chappelow K-8 Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School's student population of 693 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
71%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2000–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
27%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #868 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Chappelow K-8 Magnet School often compared to?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dos Rios Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Chappelow K-8 Magnet School?
693 students attend Chappelow K-8 Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Chappelow K-8 Magnet School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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