Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clifton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clifton Elementary School serves the northeast part of Clifton, CO, with an attendance zone covering approximately 23.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 15 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clifton Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clifton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clifton Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1565 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clifton Elementary School's ranking?
Clifton Elementary School is ranked #1565 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Clifton Elementary School often compared to?
Clifton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chatfield Elementary School, Rocky Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Clifton Elementary School?
346 students attend Clifton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Clifton Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clifton Elementary School?
Clifton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Clifton Elementary School offer ?
Clifton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clifton Elementary School part of?
Clifton Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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