Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gunnison 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 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gunnison Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Gunnison, CO, covering approximately 3,702.5 square miles. Families typically take 20-30 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 44.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gunnison Elementary School's student population of 560 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gunnison 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 Gunnison Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1078 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-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 Gunnison Elementary School's ranking?
Gunnison Elementary School is ranked #1078 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gunnison Elementary School often compared to?
Gunnison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crested Butte Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gunnison Elementary School?
560 students attend Gunnison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gunnison Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gunnison Elementary School?
Gunnison Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gunnison Elementary School offer ?
Gunnison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gunnison Elementary School part of?
Gunnison Elementary School is part of Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j.
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