Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Julesburg Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Julesburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julesburg Elementary School's ranking?
Julesburg Elementary School is ranked #472 out of 1,748 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Julesburg Elementary School?
124 students attend Julesburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Julesburg Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Julesburg Elementary School?
Julesburg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Julesburg Elementary School offer ?
Julesburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Julesburg Elementary School part of?
Julesburg Elementary School is part of Julesburg School District No. Re1.
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