East Memorial Elementary School (Closed 2015)

614 East 20th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Memorial 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 44% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(13-14)
44%
57%
(13-14)
41%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
87%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
9%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend East Memorial Elementary School?
500 students attend East Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of East Memorial Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Memorial Elementary School?
East Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Memorial Elementary School offer ?
East Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is East Memorial Elementary School part of?
East Memorial Elementary School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.

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