Limon Elementary School
Tel:
(719)775-2350
- Limon Elementary School serves 231 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Limon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Limon Elementary School's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 231 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Limon Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Limon Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #953 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 80% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 3% | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Limon No. Re 4J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Limon Elementary School is Limon Junior-senior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Limon Junior-senior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Limon Junior-senior High School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Limon Limon Junior-senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 248 students
0.0 miles
874 F Avenue
Limon, CO 80828
(719)775-2350 0.0 6-12 248 - Hugo Genoa-hugo Middle School Grades: K-5
14.5 miles
220 West 7th Street
Hugo, CO 80821
(719)743-2428 14.5 K-5 n/a - Hugo Genoa-hugo School Grades: PK-12 | 187 students
14.5 miles
220 West 7th Street
Hugo, CO 80821
(719)743-2428 14.5 PK-12 187 - Agate Agate Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 5 students
19.0 miles
41032 2nd Avenue
Agate, CO 80101
(719)764-2741 19.0 K-5 5 - Simla Simla Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 154 students
23.0 miles
619 Pueblo St
Simla, CO 80835
(719)541-2291 23.0 PK-5 154
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