Serving 82 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gardner Valley 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Gardner Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Gardner, CO, covering approximately 1,369.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 20.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum reach of 44.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gardner Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gardner Valley School's student population of 82 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gardner Valley 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 Gardner Valley School is 0.58, 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
#1544 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)82.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardner Valley School's ranking?
Gardner Valley School is ranked #1544 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gardner Valley School often compared to?
Gardner Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peakview School, La Veta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gardner Valley School?
82 students attend Gardner Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gardner Valley School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardner Valley School?
Gardner Valley School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gardner Valley School offer ?
Gardner Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardner Valley School part of?
Gardner Valley School is part of Huerfano School District Re-1.
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