Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ignacio 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ignacio Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ignacio, CO, covering approximately 280 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ignacio Elementary School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ignacio 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 Ignacio Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1524 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
28%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
28%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ignacio Elementary School's ranking?
Ignacio Elementary School is ranked #1524 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ignacio Elementary School?
279 students attend Ignacio Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Ignacio Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ignacio Elementary School?
Ignacio Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ignacio Elementary School offer ?
Ignacio Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ignacio Elementary School part of?
Ignacio Elementary School is part of Ignacio School District No. 11jt.
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