Colorado Elementary School
Tel:
(563)263-4998
- Colorado Elementary School serves 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Colorado Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Colorado Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 260 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Colorado Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Colorado Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #994 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 11% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 69% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muscatine Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Colorado Elementary School is Muscatine High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Central Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Madison Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Muscatine Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 296 students
0.3 miles
1820 1st Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563)263-6062 0.3 PK-5 296 - Muscatine Grant Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 366 students
1.3 miles
705 Barry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563)263-7005 1.3 PK-5 366 - Muscatine Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 441 students
1.3 miles
1000 Mulberry Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563)263-8800 1.3 PK-5 441 - Muscatine Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 568 students
1.5 miles
901 Cedar
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563)263-7784 1.5 6-8 568 - Muscatine Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 412 students
2.4 miles
621 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563)263-9049 2.4 K-5 412
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