Serving 320 students in grades 1-5, Green Acres 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Green Acres Elementary School's student population of 320 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Green Acres is the place to be
School Rankings
Green Acres 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 Green Acres Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1272 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
54%
37%
Black
4%
5%
White
39%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Green Acres Elementary School is ranked #1272 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Green Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Green Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbine Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School, Weldon Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Green Acres Elementary School?
320 students attend Green Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Green Acres Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Acres Elementary School?
Green Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Green Acres Elementary School offer ?
Green Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Acres Elementary School part of?
Green Acres Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan.
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