Serving 95 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Idalia Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idalia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Idalia Elementary School's student population of 95 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
95 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Idalia Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idalia Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
77%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idalia Elementary School's ranking?
Idalia Elementary School is ranked #458 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Idalia Elementary School?
95 students attend Idalia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Idalia Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idalia Elementary School?
Idalia Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Idalia Elementary School offer ?
Idalia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Idalia Elementary School part of?
Idalia Elementary School is part of Idalia Rj-3 School District.
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