De Beque Elementary School
Tel:
(970)283-5418
- De Beque Elementary School serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
De Beque Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- De Beque Elementary School's student population of 119 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 119 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- De Beque Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of De Beque Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1176 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 88% | 53% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | De Beque Joint No. 49 of the counties of Mesa and School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to De Beque Elementary School is De Beque Undivided High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bea Underwood Elementary School (10.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- De Beque De Beque Undivided High School Grades: 7-12 | 71 students
0.0 miles
730 Minter Avenue
De Beque, CO 81630
(970)283-5596 0.0 7-12 71 - Parachute Bea Underwood Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 337 students
10.9 miles
0741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970)285-5703 10.9 2-5 337 - Parachute Grand Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 318 students
11.0 miles
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970)285-5705 11.0 9-12 318 - Parachute Grand Valley Center For Family Learning Grades: PK-1 | 265 students
11.7 miles
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970)285-5702 11.7 PK-1 265 - Parachute Grand Valley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 260 students
12.6 miles
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970)285-5707 12.6 6-8 260
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