Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilcrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gilcrest Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 180.4 square miles in and around Gilcrest, CO. The typical drive to the school from the zone's edges ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 12.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilcrest Elementary School's student population of 178 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Go Lil’ Vikes!
School Rankings
Gilcrest 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 Gilcrest Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#885 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lil’ Vikes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilcrest Elementary School's ranking?
Gilcrest Elementary School is ranked #885 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gilcrest Elementary School often compared to?
Gilcrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Platteville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gilcrest Elementary School?
178 students attend Gilcrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gilcrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilcrest Elementary School?
Gilcrest Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gilcrest Elementary School offer ?
Gilcrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilcrest Elementary School part of?
Gilcrest Elementary School is part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1.
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