Granada Elementary School
Tel:
(719)734-5492
- Granada Elementary School serves 136 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Granada Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Granada Elementary School's student population of 136 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 136 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Granada Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Granada Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #561 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| Hispanic | 79% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 19% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Granada No. Re-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Granada Elementary School is Granada Undivided High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Holly Elementary School (10.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Granada Granada Undivided High School Grades: 7-12 | 81 students
0.0 miles
201 South Hoisington Street
Granada, CO 81041
(719)734-5492 0.0 7-12 81 - Holly Holly Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 168 students
10.0 miles
201 North Main
Holly, CO 81047
(719)537-6662 10.0 PK-6 168 - Holly Holly High School Grades: 9-12 | 92 students
10.1 miles
206 North 3rd Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719)537-6512 10.1 9-12 92 - Holly Holly Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 48 students
10.1 miles
206 North Third Street
Holly, CO 81047
(719)537-6512 10.1 7-8 48 - Lamar Alta Vista Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 126 students
16.5 miles
8785 Cr Ll
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-2154 16.5 K-6 126
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