Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Idalia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Idalia Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Idalia, CO, encompassing approximately 395.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Idalia Elementary School's student population of 71 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
'Come join our Wolf Pack today!'
School Rankings
Idalia Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Idalia Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#618 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
79%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)2.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-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 Idalia Elementary School's ranking?
Idalia Elementary School is ranked #618 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
71 students attend Idalia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Idalia Elementary School students are White, 20% 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 8:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Idalia Elementary School part of?
Idalia Elementary School is part of Idalia Rj-3 School District.
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