Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edith Teter 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edith Teter Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fairplay, CO, covering approximately 1,895.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 23.9 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 51.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edith Teter Elementary School's student population of 190 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
190 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edith Teter Elementary School 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 Edith Teter Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1027 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)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Edith Teter Elementary School's ranking?
Edith Teter Elementary School is ranked #1027 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Edith Teter Elementary School often compared to?
Edith Teter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Park High School, South Park Middle 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Edith Teter Elementary School?
190 students attend Edith Teter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Edith Teter Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edith Teter Elementary School?
Edith Teter Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edith Teter Elementary School offer ?
Edith Teter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edith Teter Elementary School part of?
Edith Teter Elementary School is part of Park County School District No. Re-2.
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