Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edwards 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edwards Elementary School serves the southeast part of its school district in Edwards, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 69 square miles. Families in this area typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 14.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edwards Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edwards 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 Edwards Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#1321 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Edwards Elementary School's ranking?
Edwards Elementary School is ranked #1321 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Edwards Elementary School often compared to?
Edwards Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle County Charter Academy, Brush Creek Elementary School, Homestake Peak School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Edwards Elementary School?
269 students attend Edwards Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Edwards Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edwards Elementary School?
Edwards Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edwards Elementary School offer ?
Edwards Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edwards Elementary School part of?
Edwards Elementary School is part of Eagle County School District No. Re 50.
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