Serving 156 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Crowley County Elementary K-6 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CROWLEY COUNTY WARD INTERMEDIATE's attendance zone covers the entire district of Ordway, CO, encompassing approximately 767 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 27 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crowley County Elementary K-6's student population of 156 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
156 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crowley County Elementary K-6 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 Crowley County Elementary K-6 is 0.56, 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
#1272 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Crowley County Elementary K-6's ranking?
Crowley County Elementary K-6 is ranked #1272 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Crowley County Elementary K-6 often compared to?
Crowley County Elementary K-6is often viewed alongside schools like Crowley County Junior And Senior High School, Fremont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Crowley County Elementary K-6?
156 students attend Crowley County Elementary K-6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Crowley County Elementary K-6 students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crowley County Elementary K-6?
Crowley County Elementary K-6 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crowley County Elementary K-6 offer ?
Crowley County Elementary K-6 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crowley County Elementary K-6 part of?
Crowley County Elementary K-6 is part of Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J.
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