Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Glenwood Springs 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glenwood Springs Elementary School serves the northwest part of the Glenwood Springs, CO school district, covering an area of approximately 201.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes from various locations within the zone, which extends up to 21.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenwood Springs Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs Elementary School is 0.40, 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
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
73%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
26%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Glenwood Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Glenwood Springs Elementary School is ranked #1565 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Glenwood Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Glenwood Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sopris Elementary School, Two Rivers Community 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).
How many students attend Glenwood Springs Elementary School?
452 students attend Glenwood Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Glenwood Springs Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenwood Springs Elementary School?
Glenwood Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glenwood Springs Elementary School offer ?
Glenwood Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenwood Springs Elementary School part of?
Glenwood Springs Elementary School is part of Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This school is a bad staff abused my autistic child, three of the staff had incidents with abuse, low test scores and no advance placement, cps had been involved but the staff who abused her are still present, no stars for this school.
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