Serving 136 students in grades 6-12, Elbert Junior-senior High 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 15-19% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elbert Junior-Senior High School serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Elbert, CO, covering approximately 138.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a furthest boundary reaching 11.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elbert Junior-senior High School's student population of 136 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elbert Junior-senior High 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 Elbert Junior-senior High School is 0.22, 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
#1565 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
88%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elbert Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Elbert Junior-senior High School is ranked #1565 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Elbert Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Elbert Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Middle School, Kiowa Middle 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elbert Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Elbert Junior-senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Elbert Junior-senior High School?
136 students attend Elbert Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Elbert Junior-senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elbert Junior-senior High School?
Elbert Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elbert Junior-senior High School offer ?
Elbert Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elbert Junior-senior High School part of?
Elbert Junior-senior High School is part of Elbert School District No. 200.
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