Haxtun Elementary School

601 North Colorado Avenue
Haxtun, CO 80731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Haxtun Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 1% in CO)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Haxtun Elementary School's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
245 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Haxtun Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
25-29%
35%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
35%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
91%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Haxtun Elementary School?
245 students attend Haxtun Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Haxtun Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haxtun Elementary School?
Haxtun Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Haxtun Elementary School offer ?
Haxtun Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Haxtun Elementary School part of?
Haxtun Elementary School is part of Haxtun School District No. Re-2j.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 245 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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