De Beque Elementary School (Closed 2018)
De Beque Elementary School served 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 119 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 11-19% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 20-29% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 87% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | De Beque Joint District No. 49 Of The Counties Of Mesa And School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to De Beque Elementary School is De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- De Beque De Beque Pk-12 School District 49jt Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 165 students10
0.0 miles
730 Minter Avenue
De Beque, CO 81630
(970) 283-5596 0 PK-12 165 - Parachute Bea Underwood Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 359 students10
10.9 miles
0741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703 10.9 2-5 359 - Parachute Grand Valley High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 327 students10
11.0 miles
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705 11 9-12 327 - Parachute Grand Valley Center For Family Learning Grades: PK-1 | 252 students
11.7 miles
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702 11.7 PK-1 252 - Parachute Grand Valley Middle School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 242 students10
12.6 miles
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707 12.6 6-8 242
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