East Elementary School (Closed 2023)

600 Texas Avenue
Craig, CO 81625
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students

Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(17-18)
≤5%
35%
(17-18)
20-24%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 31-year historical data

Hispanic
38%
37%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
2%
5%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 24-year historical data

White
56%
49%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
44%
0.55

Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
221 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of East Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Moffat County School District Re: No. 1.

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